Wave is an open-source, AI-native terminal built for seamless developer workflows with inline rendering, a modern UI, and persistent sessions.
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- Windows
United States




Apps similar to Terminology include Ghostty, which is free and open source. Other options are Termux, Windows Terminal, Kitty terminal and Konsole. Terminal Emulators like Terminology are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and iPhone.
Wave is an open-source, AI-native terminal built for seamless developer workflows with inline rendering, a modern UI, and persistent sessions.




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