cool-retro-term

cool-retro-term is a unique terminal emulator that recreates the nostalgic look and feel of old cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors. This Qt6-based terminal brings back the aesthetic of vintage computing with authentic screen effects, phosphor glow, and classic terminal styles that mimic the amber, green, and DOS-era displays of yesteryear.

Built using the QML port of qtermwidget from Konsole, cool-retro-term strikes a balance between visual appeal and functionality. It's designed to be eye-candy while remaining reasonably lightweight and fully customizable. Users can adjust colors, fonts, and visual effects through an intuitive context menu, making it easy to personalize the retro experience.

This terminal is perfect for developers, system administrators, and computing enthusiasts who want to combine modern terminal functionality with vintage aesthetics. Whether you're coding, managing servers, or just want to add some nostalgic flair to your workflow, cool-retro-term works seamlessly on both Linux and macOS platforms.

Installation

# via Package Manager
Available in official repositories for Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch

# via Official Releases
Download AppImage (Linux) or DMG (macOS) from GitHub Releases page