Bobcat is a modern, feature-rich terminal emulator that works across all major operating systems.
It’s built using the U++ framework and TerminalCtrl widget to create a powerful yet user-friendly command-line experience.
This is free and open source software.
Features include:
- Core:
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Runs seamlessly on Linux, Windows, MacOS, and BSD, supporting multiple terminal backends with high VT (DEC/ANSI) and xterm compatibility.
- Inline Image Support: Displays images directly in the terminal with both Sixel and modern formats (PNG, JPG, BMP, TIFF), supporting multiple protocols such as iTerm2 and Jexer.
- Advanced Clipboard & Hyperlinks: Clickable links, OSC-based clipboard integration, and extended (rich-)text annotations for a modern workflow.
- Smart Shell Integration: Tracks working directories and allows opening them in the system’s default file manager via shortcuts or menus.
- Versatile Text Selection: Selector mode with keyboard-driven selection, customizable regex-based patterns, and support for rectangular, word, and line selections.
- Full Mouse & Keyboard Support: Works across all major protocols, with customizable key bindings for a tailored experience.
- Powerful Tools:
- Finder Search Engine: A robust text search tool with case-sensitive/insensitive modes, regex search, and CSV extraction via Harvester Mode, preserving structured data integrity.
- Linkifier: Instantly turns text into clickable hyperlinks using custom regex patterns, adaptable per terminal profile.
- QuickText: Maintain a list of frequently used commands and snippets for fast insertion with a keyboard shortcut.
- Customization & Interface
- Multiple Profiles: Configure different terminal settings and color schemes for various tasks.
- Split screen: You can spit the screen to 2 terminal panes side by side (vertical or horizontal).
- Minimal vs. Full UI: Choose between a lightweight or fully-featured interface with a stacked terminal manager for easy navigation.
- Simple Configuration: JSON-based configuration with real-time updates, or use a GUI settings panel—no manual file editing required.
Website: github.com/ismail-yilmaz/Bobcat
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Developer: İsmail Yılmaz
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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