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QuakeNotchiTerm2
Paid

Commercial app; see the website for current pricing.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

macOS macOS
  • Drop-down terminal tied to the MacBook notch
  • Split terminal panes and CLI progress tracking
  • Instant replay and shell integration make past output easy to recover
  • Native tmux control mode turns tmux windows into real tabs
  • macOS only and designed around notch-equipped MacBooks
  • Music and visual extras may be unneeded for users who want only a terminal
  • macOS only
  • So many settings that first-time configuration is daunting
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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