st

Spec sheet

Purpose

st is a simple terminal implementation for X.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · st.suckless.org

Security

The project page lists terminal features but makes no security or compliance claim.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

License

The project links a LICENSE file from its download section.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Maker

The suckless.org e.V. is described as a registered association in München, Germany, founded by eight conference attendees at slcon 2.Read 5 Oct 2026 · ev.suckless.org

Configuration

Configuration is done in config.h, with defaults stored in config.def.h.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Customization

The project lists community patches for optional changes and additions to st.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Input

st supports mouse and keyboard shortcuts configured through config.h.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Project goal

The stated goal is a working graphical terminal for terminal applications.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Release

The download page lists st 0.9.3, dated 2025-08-09, with a size of 48kb.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Scope limit

The project says st is not intended to reimplement tmux and does not aim to provide an unlimited scrollback buffer.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Source access

The project describes st as actively developed and provides a Git repository users can browse or clone.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Terminal emulation

Implemented features include most VT10X escape sequences, serial line support, XIM support, utmp via utmp(1), and clipboard handling.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Text and colors

st supports UTF-8, wide characters, 256 colors, true colors, antialiased fonts, fallback fonts, and line drawing.Read 5 Oct 2026 · st.suckless.org

Plans and prices

Every st plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Terminal Emulators#37 of 407.4
• Terminal apps#40 of 417.2