hyper

Hyper provides a terminal emulator that runs on web technologies, delivering a graphical interface for command‑line work while relying on open web standards. It is distributed as a native application for macOS, Windows, and various Linux formats, and its configuration is managed through a JavaScript file ( .hyper.js) that can be edited to adjust appearance, key bindings, and other settings. The default configuration includes options for font size, family, cursor style, colors, and update channel, and users can customize any of these properties.

The terminal is designed to be extensible: developers can install plugins from npm and list them in the configuration file, allowing additional functionality or visual themes to be added without modifying the core code. Keymaps are also configurable, enabling users to reassign shortcuts by editing the same configuration file. The project emphasizes speed, stability, and a well‑defined API for extension authors, encouraging community contributions to enhance the user experience.

Hyper is open source and offered under a free tier, targeting developers and power users who want a customizable, web‑based terminal that can be tailored through JavaScript configuration and npm‑based extensions.