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Hyper

JS/HTML/CSS-based extensible terminal emulator built on Electron by Vercel.

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LicenseMIT
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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ElectronJavascriptTerminal EmulatorThemesVercelDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider Hyper?

Hyper is an open-source terminal built on web standards by Vercel. It features an extensible plugin and theme ecosystem, custom HTML status bars, and full cross-platform compatibility.

Guided learning

Learn Hyper by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Hyper

Hyper lets web developers customize terminal aesthetics and workflows using JavaScript extensions, CSS animations, and npm modules.

Installation

bash
1# macOS via Homebrew
2brew install --cask hyper
3
4# Windows via Winget
5winget install Vercel.Hyper

Hyper is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Hyper FAQs

Hyper is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Hyper is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Hyper is listed as an alternative to iTerm2. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.