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Xfce Terminal

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Purpose
Xfce Terminal is a lightweight terminal emulator for the Unix/Linux desktop, primarily for Xfce.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Security
The pages reviewed do not state security certifications or compliance claims.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Support
The documentation links to a bug-reporting page for reporting issues.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Appearance
Features include pseudo-transparent backgrounds, customizable fonts and colors, and compact mode that hides the menu bar and window decorations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Configuration
Preferences let users adjust terminal behavior, appearance, colors, compatibility, advanced options, and shortcuts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Download
The project provides source releases and says distributions commonly ship Xfce packages in their own packaging formats.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Drop-down
It offers an optional drop-down terminal window.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Integration
The project describes integration with Xfce and other Linux desktops, session management, and a D-Bus terminal service facility.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Latest release
The documentation lists xfce4-terminal 1.2.0, released March 8, 2026.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Scripting API
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Scrollback
Users can configure scrollback capacity or enable unlimited scrollback.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Search
The terminal buffer can be searched with case-sensitive matching, regular expressions, whole-word matching, and wrap-around.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Standards
The introduction lists standards compliance and describes emulation of xterm, including VT102 and VT220 escape sequences.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Supported platforms
linuxRead 20 Sep 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Tabs
It can open multiple terminals in separate tabs within one window.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org
Technology
Xfce Terminal is based on the VTE Terminal Widget Library, and its documentation says font antialiasing may affect rendering speed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org

Plans and prices

Free Free No price or usage limits stated on the pages reviewed Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.xfce.org

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