Kero is a native macOS terminal workspace with split panes, Git integration, project grouping, and a file tree, built with Swift and libghostty.

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License

GPL-3.0

Last updated

2026-07-28

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Why it is worth attention

It offers a native terminal workspace tailored for macOS with modern workflow features like Git integration and project-based grouping, backed by Swift performance and the option to use Alacritty.

Who it is for

  • macOS developers
  • terminal power users
  • project managers relying on Git
  • users seeking a native terminal workspace with file management

Use cases

  • Managing multiple terminal sessions per project
  • Viewing Git status directly within the terminal workspace
  • Navigating and editing project files via the built-in file tree
  • Organizing terminal windows by project groups

Strengths

  • Native macOS design and performance
  • Optional high-performance Alacritty backend
  • Integrated Git and file tree features
  • Simple installation via Homebrew

Considerations

  • macOS only
  • Focused on terminal workspace, not a full IDE
  • May have fewer features than established terminal emulators

README quick start

Kero

A native terminal workspace for macOS.

Features

  • Swift + libghostty by default, with an optional Alacritty backend
  • Native design
  • Split panes
  • Git intergration
  • Group by projects
  • File tree

Download

https://kero.sh

Or with Homebrew:

brew install egoist/tap/kero

Contributing

CONTRIBUTING.md

License

GPLv3

Description

A native terminal workspace for macOS.

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