Hyper - An Extensible Electron-Based Terminal Program
Hyper is a terminal emulator that is written in CSS, JavaScript, and HTML. It is designed to provide cross-compatibility between platforms for building a wide variety of apps.
A command-line interface, Hyper is built on open-source web standards. Based on Electron, which is already widely used for developing cross-platform desktop applications in both HTML and JavaScript, Hyper adds CSS to that mix. It provides some novel features that are not available with Electron, such as the ability to load websites from the command line. Users can also benefit from split panes controlled by hot-keys. Furthermore, the back-end code as well as the front-end interface are fully customizable.
Hyper's extension-making capability offers a new layer of functionality. Extensions are always made up of universal Node.js apps, loaded automatically by Electron during the render process. Extending the application requires understanding the relevant web technologies.
In summary, Hyper is a useful terminal tool for users familiar with basic web standards. Although it contains few features, it is primarily designed as an extensible program for users to produce their own.
Pros:
- Very simple visual design.
- Stable community support from the program's users.
Cons:
- Not always as fast as iTerm2.
- Some plug-in installations lead to bizarre results.
