Hyper
Hyper is a desktop terminal emulator for macOS and other platforms that lets developers work with the command line in a customizable interface.
What is Hyper?
Hyper is a terminal emulator for developers who want a modern desktop app for command-line work on macOS and other platforms. It provides a tabbed interface for running shells, managing multiple sessions, and working with local development tools in one place. Hyper is known for its customization options, including themes and plugins that let users change the look and behavior of the terminal to fit their workflow. It is built as a native desktop application using web technologies, which makes it familiar to users who want an extensible terminal without changing how their shell commands work. Common uses include software development, server access, project automation, and everyday command-line tasks. Hyper is published by Vercel, Inc.
Key features
- Open multiple terminal tabs in one window
- Customize the interface with themes
- Extend functionality with plugins
- Run your preferred shell inside a desktop terminal app
- Manage development and command-line workflows in a graphical interface
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Hyper is legitimate developer software used to run command-line shells in a desktop window. It can access any files, folders, servers, or tools that you choose to use from inside the terminal, so its impact depends largely on the commands you run. That level of access is normal for a terminal app. Use ordinary caution with copied commands, scripts, and remote connections, especially when they request administrator privileges or modify system files.
Recommendation: Keep Hyper if you use it for development, shell access, or command-line workflows. If you no longer use it, removing the app is usually fine, but saved settings, plugins, and local terminal history related to your shell setup may be affected.
Common paths
/Applications/Hyper.app~/Library/Application Support/Hyper~/Library/Preferences/co.zeit.hyper.plist~/Library/Saved Application State/co.zeit.hyper.savedState
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/co.zeit.hyper
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Hyper
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/co.zeit.hyper.plist
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