Practical Software | iTerm2 Terminal Tool

3/4/2026
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Practical Software | iTerm2 Terminal Tool

iTerm2 - An alternative to the default terminal, and currently the best terminal tool for Mac systems, combining aesthetics and efficiency.

iTerm2, compared to the built-in terminal of macOS, is not just an addition of some features, but a qualitative change from "usable" to "user-friendly." It mainly addresses several pain points:

  • Split Screen Functionality - Supports vertical/horizontal split screens, making it convenient for multitasking.
  • Rich Configuration - Customizable settings that can be imported and exported.
  • Custom Color Schemes, Shortcuts, Backgrounds, and Status Bar, etc.
Additionally, it allows for more efficient terminal operations by setting up zsh, oh-my-zsh, custom themes, etc., which also adds an element of fun.

Similarly, besides macOS, other operating systems also have upgraded versions of the default terminal, such as MobaXterm for Windows and Terminator for Ubuntu!

You can install it in the following ways:

  • Download from the official website
https://iterm2.com/

  • Install via homebrew brew install --cask iterm2
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