Linux · Utilities
Black Box
A beautiful GTK 4 terminal
by Paulo Queiroz
Official site: flathub.org
About Black Box
Black Box is a native terminal emulator for GNOME that offers superb
theming options.
With Black Box you can:
Set colors schemes and integrate them with the rest of the window
Customize font and size
Customize keyboard shortcuts
Render Sixel escape sequences
Fully hide the window headerbar
Quickly open links and files by ctrl+clicking file paths and URLs
Easily paste file paths by dragging them into the window
This app is written in Vala and uses GTK 4, libadwaita, and VTE.
How to install Black Box
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.raggesilver.BlackBox
- Open Black Box once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Box free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Black Box is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Black Box from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.raggesilver.BlackBox. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Black Box safe?
Black Box downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
