Tilix

Tilix is a tiling terminal emulator designed specifically for Linux systems using GTK+ 3. Its standout feature is the ability to split terminals horizontally and vertically to create custom layouts, with terminals that can be rearranged through intuitive drag-and-drop functionality. Users can detach terminals into new windows, synchronize input across multiple terminals, and save/load terminal groupings for consistent workflow setups.

The terminal offers advanced customization options including custom color schemes stored as files, transparent backgrounds, background images, and a unique Quake mode for drop-down terminal access. Tilix supports automatic profile switching based on hostname and directory, custom hyperlinks, and process completion notifications. Built with GTK 3 and following GNOME Human Interface Guidelines, it integrates well with GNOME desktop environments while maintaining compatibility with other Linux desktop environments.

Tilix is ideal for power users, developers, and system administrators who need to manage multiple terminal sessions simultaneously. The tiling functionality makes it particularly valuable for those who work with complex workflows requiring multiple concurrent terminal operations, such as monitoring logs while running development servers or managing multiple remote connections.

Installation

# via Distribution packages
Available as packages for various distributions - see https://gnunn1.github.io/tilix-web/#packages