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Archipelago vs Terminal: catalog facts
Archipelago	Terminal
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Included with macOS at no extra cost.
macOS	macOS
Minimal interface in the style of Hyper MIT licensed	Already installed on every Mac Official user guide from Apple
macOS only Small project with infrequent updates since late 2024	Only available on macOS Not developed as a standalone product
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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