

PowerShell Core lets you work with Microsoft’s PowerShell automation framework and work with the command line at the same time. It also supports tabs, and you can even type in multiple terminal instances at the same time. In fact, you can make some ridiculously complicated layouts if you want. Terminator lets you group together multiple terminal windows in a grid. In other words, you can bang out terminal commands and code in the same app. Upterm calls itself “A terminal emulator for the 21st century.” It’s both a terminal app and an IDE, or integrated development environment. The developers are always working on new features and you can create your own plug-ins, too. Hyper is a terminal app that also supports JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. iTerm2 is a free download, and the developers accept donations. It also sports a robust search tool, auto-complete for commands, multiple profile support, and more. ITerm2 lets you slice up a single window into multiple panes, each with its own independent session. If the Terminal app doesn’t get you all excited, check out these alternatives: iTerm2 It’s hiding in the Utilities folder inside the Applications folder on your Mac. If you need to, or just want to, get some command line action going on the first place to go is Apple’s own Terminal app. Most people can use their Macs without ever needing to dive under macOS’s graphic interface. Alternatives to Apple’s Terminal app for the Mac The Mac Observer rounded up several alternatives to Terminal you can use to flex your macOS command line muscles. Apple’s Terminal app on the Mac is a great tool for diving into the command line, but it isn’t the only option available.
