Yakuake

Spec sheet

Product

Yakuake is a drop-down terminal emulator based on KDE Konsole technology.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org

Support

The KDE page links to a forum, the #yakuake channel on Libera.Chat, and bug reporting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

License

The KDE page lists Yakuake under the GPL-2.0+ license.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Maker

KDE describes itself as an international community building and distributing free, open-source software since 1996.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kde.org

Customization

Users can configure its dimensions and animation speed, and the interface is skinnable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Display

The terminal smoothly rolls down from the top of the screen.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Download

The KDE page lists Linux installation through Discover or other AppStream application stores, and also links to Flathub.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Integration

Yakuake provides a D-Bus interface.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Latest listed release

The page lists version 26.08.2, released 2026-10-08.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Organization

KDE says it is a voluntary community, not a for-profit company, and that KDE e.V. is the German non-profit organization that legally represents it.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kde.org

Scripting API

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org

Security and privacy

KDE says its software contains no ads, spyware, subscription services, forced updates, secret crypto-mining, or AI training.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kde.org

Split panes

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org

Supported platforms

LinuxRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org

Tabs

Yakuake has a tabbed interface.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Plans and prices

Every Yakuake plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Terminal apps#30 of 417.8
• Terminal Emulators#40 of 407.2