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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
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
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
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
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