vtm

Vtm is a virtual terminal multiplexer delivered as a single executable. It runs identically in native windows or standard consoles, wraps any CLI app, and supports infinite nesting to create a text-based desktop that bridges the gap between TUI and GUI.

Get started

Desktop mode

Run vtm to start the desktop environment.

Terminal mode

Run vtm --run term [<your_shell>] to use vtm as a full-fledged standalone terminal emulator.

Binary connection via SSH

Accessing vtm via SSH using the DirectVT protocol outperforms the classic connection:

vtm ssh user@host vtm

Demos

Check out AnyPlex and VT2D power (Windows only for now):

vtm --run test

HybridTUI (HTUI) app examples (just concepts):

vtm --run calc
vtm --run text
vtm --run gems

Supported platforms

• Windows
• Windows 8.1 and later (including Windows Server Core and Windows PE)
• Unix-like
• Linux
• macOS
• FreeBSD
• NetBSD
• OpenBSD
• ...

Tested Terminals

^{Currently, rendering into a native GUI window is only available on the Windows platform; on Unix-like platforms, a terminal emulator is required.}

Binary downloads

Documentation

• Quickstart
• Architecture
• Building from source
• Command-line options
• User interface
• Settings
• VT2D
• AnyPlex Protocol

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