Yakuake Description
Yakuake is a versatile drop-down terminal emulator that utilizes KDE Konsole technology, smoothly descending from the top of your display. It features a tabbed interface with customizable dimensions and animation speed, along with a skinnable design and an advanced D-Bus interface. Once Yakuake is launched, you can easily configure it by clicking the Open Menu button located at the bottom right corner and selecting Configure Shortcuts to modify the default hotkey, which is F12, for dropping or retracting the terminal. While many settings can be adjusted through the Yakuake graphical interface, certain options require direct editing of the configuration file. Yakuake can also be controlled dynamically during runtime by sending D-Bus messages, allowing it to be initiated in a personalized session. Furthermore, users can create and name tabs, execute specific commands within any open tab, or toggle the visibility of the Yakuake window as needed. This makes Yakuake not only a powerful tool for command-line tasks but also highly adaptable to individual workflows.
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Integrations
API:
Yes, Yakuake has an API
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Company Details
Company:
KDE
Year Founded:
1996
Headquarters:
Germany
Website:
apps.kde.org/yakuake/
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Linux
Types of Training
Training Docs
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Customer Support
Online Support
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