Bring the warmth of old monitors to your terminal
Picture yellow text floating hazily on a computer screen. Designed as a tool that provides visual pleasure rather than just utility, it helps make time spent in the terminal more comfortable.
Visual effects for a retro feel
The program mimics the characteristics of old cathode ray tube screens. It reproduces phenomena seen on monitors of that era, such as letters trembling slightly or noise mixing into the screen. These effects function as decoration for users who want to enjoy the sensibility of a specific era, rather than reducing eye strain. You can also adjust the intensity of these effects or turn them off through settings.
Environment and installation
It runs on Linux and macOS environments and requires the Qt6 library. To use the latest version, you can download and install the AppImage (Linux) or dmg (macOS) file from the release page. It is also included as a package in the official repositories of major distributions such as Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch, making it easy to install via a package manager. If you need to build it directly, you must follow the procedures outlined in the wiki.
Customization and interface
You can change various elements such as colors, fonts, and screen effects to suit your preferences. These settings are accessed through a context menu that opens with a right-click. In addition to the provided themes, you can refine the screen's atmosphere as you wish, which is useful for decorating the terminal to match your personal workspace.
Things to check before use
This tool is suitable for users who prioritize visual effects, meaning those who use the terminal as a personalized workspace rather than a simple command input window. However, if your goal is actual work efficiency or performance improvement, these visual effects may actually be a hindrance, so caution is advised. Also, since it is based on Qt6, it is best to check in advance whether that library is installed in your environment. The README does not specify concrete performance figures or benchmark results, so although it is described as a lightweight tool, the perceived performance may vary depending on the usage environment.
