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urxvt

Lightweight Unicode terminal emulator for X11

TLDR

TLDR

Open new window
$ urxvt
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Open in specific directory
$ urxvt -cd [path/to/directory]
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Run command
$ urxvt -e [command]
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Run command and keep open
$ urxvt --hold -e [command]
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Run with shell
$ urxvt -e sh -c [command]
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SYNOPSIS

urxvt [OPTIONS]

DESCRIPTION

urxvt (rxvt-unicode) is a highly customizable terminal emulator with Unicode support, transparency, and Perl extensions. It is known for being lightweight and fast while offering extensive customization through X resources.
Configuration is typically done through ~/.Xresources or command-line options.

PARAMETERS

-cd DIR

Start in specified directory
-e COMMAND
Execute command instead of shell
--hold
Keep window open after command exits
-fn FONT
Specify font
-fg COLOR
Foreground color
-bg COLOR
Background color

CAVEATS

Requires X11 display. Configuration through X resources may seem complex initially. Some features require Perl extensions to be enabled.

SEE ALSO

xterm(1), st(1)

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