termineter

terminator [options]

--version
    Display version information and exit.

--help
    Display help message and exit.

-m, --maximise
    Start Terminator in a maximized window.

-f, --fullscreen
    Start Terminator in fullscreen mode.

-H, --hide-menu
    Hide the menu bar.

-T, --title
    Set the initial window title.

-e, --command
    Execute the specified command in the initial terminal.

-l, --layout
    Load the specified layout configuration.

-b, --borderless
    Remove window borders.

--working-directory
    Set the working directory of the initial terminal

--profile
    Use the specified profile for the initial terminal.

Terminator is a terminal emulator application available for Unix-like operating systems. It aims to provide a useful arrangement of terminals, making it easy to work with multiple terminals simultaneously. Terminator allows users to arrange terminals in a grid-like structure. You can split the window horizontally or vertically to create multiple terminals within a single window. This is especially useful for developers and system administrators who frequently need to work with several command-line sessions at once. Terminator supports configurable keybindings, profiles, and plugins to enhance its functionality. Users can create custom profiles to define specific terminal settings like font, colors, and startup commands. Plugins can extend Terminator's capabilities, such as adding features for remote system monitoring or advanced text manipulation.
Terminator simplifies terminal management, improving productivity by allowing efficient multitasking and configuration options. The GUI provides basic configurations that you can change and adapt for different terminal environments.
You should avoid using Terminator in environments with limited graphical resources as its multiple terminals might increase CPU and memory usage.

Terminator stores its configuration in ~/.config/terminator/config. This file allows detailed customization of profiles, layouts, keybindings, and other settings.
The configuration file is read every time Terminator starts.

Terminator was designed as a more flexible and powerful alternative to traditional terminal emulators.
Its development focused on addressing the needs of users who require simultaneous access to multiple terminal sessions. The project gained popularity because of its tiling capabilities and customizable features. Over the years, it has evolved with contributions from the open-source community and remains a widely used terminal emulator.

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