Glacier
betaZero-config macOS terminal written in Rust
Details
Glacier is a modern macOS terminal that rethinks the terminal as a first-class macOS application. It provides auto-tiling panes, file icons, custom background images, live font and theme switching, and a true native feel with familiar copy, paste, and drag functionality. It is built with Rust and Tauri to offer a fast and self-contained experience without requiring system modifications.
Best fit users
- •macOS users
- •software developers
- •command-line enthusiasts
Why this one made the cut
Traditional terminal emulators have not evolved much in decades. Glacier modernizes the terminal experience by integrating native macOS behaviors and modern UI/UX features while maintaining performance and simplicity through Rust and Tauri.
What makes it different
Glacier distinguishes itself with zero configuration needed, a modern native macOS experience, and the inclusion of file icons and custom background images out of the box without requiring additional installations or tweaks. It is self-contained, avoiding system dependencies.