st.1

Open a terminal

$ st

$ st -T [title]

$ st -o [path/to/file] -e [command] [args]

$ st -e [command] [args]

$ st -g [columns]x[rows]

st [OPTIONS] [-e command [args...]]

st is a simple terminal emulator for X11 from the suckless project. It aims to be lightweight and follows the suckless philosophy of simplicity, providing a minimal terminal with core functionality and configuration through source code modification.
Features include UTF-8 support, true color, clipboard handling, and configurable keybindings. Unlike feature-rich terminals, st is designed to be patched and recompiled for customization rather than configured through files.

-T title

Set window title

Set window title (alias for -T)

Execute command instead of shell

Write terminal output to file

Set window geometry (WxH+X+Y)

Set font (X11 font string)

Set window class

Set window name

Embed in given window ID

Disable alternate screen buffer

Fix screen on insert mode

Print version

Ctrl+Shift+PageUp/PageDown

Increase/decrease font size

Copy to clipboard

Paste from clipboard

Paste from selection

Configuration requires editing config.h and recompiling. No scrollback by default; requires a patch or external tool like scroll or tmux. No tabs or splits; use a multiplexer. Requires X11; does not work on Wayland without XWayland.

st was created by the suckless.org community, known for minimalist software including dwm window manager. The project follows the suckless philosophy emphasizing simplicity, clarity, and frugality in software design. st has been developed since 2012 as an alternative to bloated terminal emulators.

xterm(1), urxvt(1), alacritty(1), tmux(1)