tilda

Start Tilda terminal

$ tilda

$ tilda --dbus

$ tilda -T [0]

$ tilda --hidden

$ tilda -c [~/.config/tilda/config_0]

$ tilda --version

$ tilda --help

tilda [options]

Tilda is a GTK-based drop-down terminal emulator for Linux. It slides down from the top of the screen when activated by a hotkey, similar to the console in Quake-style games.
The terminal supports tabs, transparency, customizable appearance, and can be configured to auto-hide when losing focus. Configuration is done through the preferences dialog accessible by right-clicking the terminal window.
Multiple Tilda instances can run simultaneously, each with its own configuration file (config0, config1, etc.) stored in ~/.config/tilda/. The D-Bus interface enables integration with desktop environments for global hotkey support, particularly useful on Wayland.

--dbus

Enable D-Bus interface for window toggling.

Toggle visibility of instance n.

Start with window hidden.

Use specified configuration file.

Open configuration wizard (deprecated, use right-click menu).

Display version information.

Display help information.

F1: Pull down/up terminal (default hotkey)
Shift+Ctrl+T: Open new tab
Shift+Ctrl+W: Close current tab
Shift+Ctrl+PageUp: Move tab left
Shift+Ctrl+PageDown: Move tab right
Shift+Ctrl+C: Copy selected text
Shift+Ctrl+V: Paste clipboard
Shift+Ctrl+F: Search
F11: Toggle fullscreen
F12: Toggle transparency
Shift+Ctrl+Q: Quit Tilda

On Wayland, requires --dbus flag and desktop environment hotkey configuration. The first instance uses config_0. Global hotkey may conflict with other applications. Some transparency features require a compositing window manager.

Tilda was inspired by the drop-down console found in first-person shooter games like Quake. It was created to provide quick terminal access without managing separate windows. The project continues to be maintained with support for modern features like Wayland compatibility.

guake(1), yakuake(1), gnome-terminal(1), xterm(1)