Terminator

Terminator is a powerful Linux terminal emulator that excels at managing multiple terminal sessions within a single window through sophisticated splitting and grouping capabilities. Originally developed in 2007 as a simple Python script, it has evolved into what the developers call 'The Robot Future of Terminals,' inspired by projects like quadkonsole, gnome-multi-term, iTerm2, and Tilix. Its core strength lies in allowing users to combine and recombine terminals to create custom layouts that suit their workflow.

The terminal's standout feature is its ability to split terminals both horizontally and vertically within the same window, while also supporting grouping functionality that allows simultaneous control of multiple terminals. This makes it particularly valuable for system administrators, developers, or anyone who needs to manage multiple remote connections or monitor several processes at once. Users can quickly create new splits with keyboard shortcuts, navigate between terminals, and organize their workspace efficiently.

Terminator is designed for power users who live at the command line or frequently work with multiple remote machines simultaneously. It's available in most Linux distribution repositories and offers extensive customization through preferences and keybindings. The project is actively maintained on GitHub with comprehensive documentation and community support, making it an excellent choice for users seeking a feature-rich, splitting-focused terminal emulator on Linux systems.

Installation

# via Distribution Repository
Search your distribution's repository for 'terminator'