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Yakuake

Drop-down Terminal

by KDE

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Official site: flathub.org

About Yakuake

Yakuake is a drop-down terminal emulator based on KDE Konsole technology.

Features:

Smoothly rolls down from the top of your screen

Tabbed interface

Configurable dimensions and animation speed

Skinnable

Sophisticated D-Bus interface

How to install Yakuake

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.kde.yakuake
  4. Open Yakuake once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Yakuake free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Yakuake is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Yakuake from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.kde.yakuake. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Yakuake safe?

Yakuake downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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