yakuake

Start up Yakuake

$ yakuake

$ <F12>

$ <F11>

$ <Ctrl Shift t>

$ <Shift [ArrowLeft|ArrowRight]>

$ <Ctrl [)|(]>

$ [<Ctrl Tab>|<Ctrl Shift Tab>]

yakuake [Qt-options] [KDE-options] [options]

--help
    Shows a list of application options.

--help-all
    Shows all options.

--help-kde
    Shows KDE specific options.

--help-qt
    Shows Qt specific options.

--version
    Shows the application version.

--author
    Shows author information.

--license
    Shows license information.

--desktopfile file name
    The base file name of the desktop entry for this application.

Yakuake (Yet Another Kuake) is a top-down terminal emulator based on KDE's Konsole technology. It's inspired by first-person shooter games like Quake, where pressing a key (usually ~ or F12) brings down a terminal window from the top of the screen. Pressing the key again hides the terminal. Yakuake allows quick access to a terminal without cluttering the desktop. It uses tabs and split views to manage multiple terminal sessions within the same window. Yakuake is highly configurable, allowing customization of appearance, behavior, and hotkeys. It integrates seamlessly with the KDE desktop environment and provides a convenient and efficient way to execute commands and scripts.

Yakuake allows users to configure a global keyboard shortcut to show/hide the window. This is typically set to F12 or the tilde (~) key, but can be customized via the settings dialog.

Yakuake is configured via a settings dialog accessible through the system tray icon or by right-clicking on the terminal window. Settings include appearance (colors, font), behavior (animation speed, window size), and keyboard shortcuts.

Each instance of Yakuake can host multiple terminal sessions through tabs and split views. This allows users to organize different tasks within the same Yakuake window.

Yakuake was initially inspired by other drop-down terminals like Guake (for GNOME) and Tilda. Development focused on leveraging the Konsole technology in KDE to provide a tightly integrated and customizable experience. It has evolved over time with features like tab management, split views, and improved configuration options, becoming a popular choice for KDE users seeking a convenient terminal solution.

konsole(1), xterm(1), gnome-terminal(1)