QuakeNotch

QuakeNotch User Guide

QuakeNotch has so many unique features and amazing fancy customizations. Enjoy the amazing terminal / shell experience with ease on your Mac.

Get Running in 5 Minutes

  1. 1. Install: Download QuakeNotch, extract and move QuakeNotch.app to your Mac's Applications folder. (see Getting Started)
  2. 2. Launch: Open QuakeNotch from Applications
  3. 3. Activate: Press Control + Escape to open the terminal
  4. 4. Explore: Browse the features below to unlock more
Full Installation Guide →

Pro Tips

Keyboard shortcut cheat sheet: Check out the Shortcuts page for a complete reference of all hotkeys.
First time setup: Make sure to grant necessary permissions when prompted. See Troubleshooting if you run into issues.
Customize everything: Visit the Customization & Settings feature page to personalize fonts, colors, keyboard shortcuts, and more.
Performance tip: If running on battery, enable "Low Power Throttle" in settings to reduce CPU usage.

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