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TeXnicCenter

TeXnicCenter

Open Source

TeXnicCenter is a free and open-source IDE for LaTeX, designed specifically for creating and managing complex documents. It offers a range of features to streamline the LaTeX workflow, including syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and an integrated PDF viewer.

Dedicated IDE for LaTeX, optimizing the workflow.
Support for LaTeX
Development
GNU Screen

GNU Screen

Open Source

GNU Screen is a powerful terminal multiplexer allowing users to manage multiple shell sessions within a single terminal window. It enables detaching from sessions and reattaching later, offering persistence and flexibility for command-line workflows.

Enables session persistence; processes continue running after disconnecting.
Customizable
OS & Utilities
ZOC

ZOC

Commercial

ZOC is a professional terminal emulator designed for Windows and macOS. It offers a wide range of terminal emulation types and robust features for secure shell (SSH) and Telnet connections, scripting automation, and file transfers. It's a reliable tool for system administrators, network engineers, and developers.

Extensive support for various terminal emulations including legacy systems.
BBS Support
Development Network & Admin OS & Utilities
Hyper

Hyper

Open Source

Hyper is a powerful and highly customizable terminal emulator built on Electron, offering a modern and cross-platform solution for interacting with command-line environments. It provides a sleek interface, extensive plugin ecosystem, and supports various connection methods including SSH and serial.

Highly customizable through plugins and themes.
Command line interface
OS & Utilities
jsFiddle

jsFiddle

Free

jsFiddle is a popular online playground for developers to experiment with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code directly in their web browser, offering a quick and easy way to test frontend ideas.

Extremely fast to start coding HTML, CSS, and JS.
Cloud IDE
Development
xterm

xterm

Open Source

xterm is the venerable and highly configurable terminal emulator for the X Window System. It provides a robust and independent command-line interface for interacting with processes, primarily Unix shells, across multiple concurrent windows.

Extremely stable and reliable.
Terminal emulator
OS & Utilities
ConsoleZ

ConsoleZ

Open Source

ConsoleZ is a highly customizable tabbed console emulator for Windows. Building upon the foundation of Console 2, it offers enhanced visual rendering, improved compatibility with modern Windows versions (Vista, 7, 8, 10), and a wealth of features for power users and developers.

Excellent customization options for appearance and behavior.
Tabbed interface
OS & Utilities
Terminal

Terminal

Free

Terminal is the standard terminal emulator included with macOS, providing a direct command-line interface for interacting with the operating system and executing Unix-like commands. It offers core functionality for developers, system administrators, and power users to manage files, run scripts, and access system utilities.

Pre-installed and deeply integrated with macOS
Terminal emulator
OS & Utilities
eHorus

eHorus

Free Personal

eHorus is a robust cloud-based remote management and control solution designed for IT professionals and businesses. It enables secure, efficient access to remote devices through a simple SaaS platform. Key capabilities include remote desktop, file transfer, shell access, and process management for streamlined IT administration.

Easy deployment due to agent-based architecture.
Remote desktop
Network & Admin OS & Utilities
ConEmu

ConEmu

Open Source

ConEmu-Maximus5 is a powerful and highly customizable terminal emulator for Windows, providing a tabbed interface, split-screen views, and extensive configuration options to enhance command-line productivity for developers, administrators, and advanced users.

Excellent tabbed and split-pane interface for managing multiple sessions.
Customizable
Development OS & Utilities
Windows Command Prompt

Windows Command Prompt (cmd.exe) is the classic command-line interpreter for Microsoft Windows operating systems. It allows users to interact with the system by typing commands directly, providing access to system utilities, file management operations, and scripting capabilities for automation.

Pre-installed on all Windows versions.
Command line interface
OS & Utilities
Cygwin

Cygwin

Open Source

Cygwin is a powerful environment that provides a Unix-like shell and command-line tools on Microsoft Windows, enabling seamless execution of many Linux applications and scripts without a separate virtual machine or dual boot.

Provides a full Unix-like command line environment on Windows.
ANSI color support
OS & Utilities
Termux

Termux

Open Source

Termux is a powerful terminal emulator providing a Linux environment on Android devices.

Provides a full Linux environment on Android.
OS & Utilities
zsh

zsh

Open Source

Zsh, or the Z shell, is a powerful command-line interpreter and scripting language for Unix-like operating systems. It builds upon the features of other popular shells while introducing significant enhancements for interactivity and customization, making it a favorite among developers and power users.

Excellent and intelligent autocompletion
Command line interface
OS & Utilities
Bash

Bash

Open Source

Bash is the GNU operating system's shell, a command language interpreter. It is widely used as the default shell on many Unix-like systems, providing a powerful environment for command-line interaction and scripting.

Widely available and often the default shell on Unix-like systems.
Command line interface
Development OS & Utilities
xamiro

xamiro

Open Source

Xamiro is a web-based file manager with an IDE-like interface, designed for easy installation and use. It provides essential file management, editing, and transfer capabilities directly within your browser, making it a convenient tool for developers and system administrators.

Easy to install and deploy.
Built-in editor
Development File Management Network & Admin OS & Utilities Photos & Graphics
PowerShell

PowerShell

Open Source

PowerShell is Microsoft's versatile task automation and configuration management framework. It encompasses a command-line shell and a powerful scripting language built on the .NET Framework, enabling users to automate administrative tasks across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

Powerful object-based approach to system management.
Scripting
Development OS & Utilities
Console

Console

Open Source

Console is a Windows console emulator designed to enhance the default command line experience with advanced features like multiple tabs, customizable appearance, and portability, offering a more user-friendly and efficient environment for developers and power users.

Excellent tabbed interface for managing multiple sessions.
Tabbed interface
OS & Utilities
mosh

mosh

Open Source

Mosh is a robust mobile shell that significantly enhances the remote terminal experience, especially over unstable connections. It acts as a drop-in replacement for SSH, offering seamless roaming, intelligent local echo, and automatic reconnection.

Maintains connection over unstable networks, preventing session drops.
Command line interface
Network & Admin OS & Utilities
fish

fish

Open Source

fish is an intelligent and user-friendly command-line shell designed for macOS, Linux, and other Unix-like operating systems. Featuring powerful autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and modern scripting capabilities, fish simplifies the command-line experience for both beginners and experienced users.

Excellent out-of-the-box user experience with no configuration needed.
Autocompletion
OS & Utilities
Default Programs Editor

Default Programs Editor is a lightweight and portable utility for Windows that provides fine-grained control over file associations, context menus, and icons. It simplifies the process of customizing how specific file types are handled and displayed on your system without requiring complex registry edits.

Provides comprehensive control over file associations.
Autoplay
OS & Utilities
ShellExView

ShellExView is a lightweight utility that provides users with detailed information about all installed Shell Extensions on their Windows system. It allows for easy management, including the ability to enable or disable individual extensions, helping to improve system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Provides detailed information about Shell Extensions.
Windows Explorer extension
OS & Utilities
ShellMenuView

ShellMenuView is a lightweight utility from NirSoft that gives users granular control over the context menu items that appear when right-clicking files and folders in Windows Explorer. It allows you to easily view, enable, and disable entries, streamlining your context menus and improving system performance.

Effectively cleans up cluttered context menus.
Portable
OS & Utilities
FCorp Context Menu Manager

FCorp Context Menu Manager is a powerful and portable utility designed to give users complete control over the Windows right-click context menu. It allows for easy customization of file associations and the addition or removal of various system and custom commands, enhancing productivity and system navigation.

Highly portable, no installation required.
Portable
OS & Utilities
Fast Explorer

Fast Explorer is a powerful and versatile utility designed to enhance and customize the context menus within the Windows File Explorer. It provides users with granular control over the entries that appear when right-clicking on files and folders, streamlining workflows and adding significant functionality directly into the shell.

Comprehensive context menu control.
Context Menu extension
Right Click Enhancer

Right Click Enhancer is a powerful customization tool designed to personalize your Windows right-click context menu. Easily add, remove, and manage entries to streamline your workflow and gain quick access to frequently used programs, files, and system functions.

Extensive context menu customization options.
Tweaks
OS & Utilities
FireCMD

FireCMD

Commercial

FireCMD is a powerful and user-friendly command-line environment for Windows, designed to replace the standard Windows Command Prompt and offer advanced features like tabbed interfaces, integrated SSH/Telnet clients, and extensive customization options for developers and power users.