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Simple Terminal
st is a simple terminal emulator from suckless.org, with source code and project information provided on its site.
About Simple Terminal
st, also called Simple Terminal, is a terminal implementation for X from suckless.org. The site presents it as a smaller alternative to emulators such as xterm and rxvt, based on the idea that terminal emulation does not need to be complex.
On the site you can read about the project’s goals, view patches and screenshots, and check the status and TODO lists. The pages list implemented items such as most VT10X escape sequences, UTF-8, wide-character support, clipboard handling, and 256 colors and true colors. You can download version 0.9.3, browse the source code repository, or copy it with git. Configuration is done by editing config.h, with defaults stored in config.def.h.
The site suits people who use X and are comfortable working with source code and text-based configuration files to set up and build a terminal emulator.
Key features
- Terminal implementation for X
- Supports most VT10X escape sequences
- Supports UTF-8 and wide-character display
- Supports 256 colors and true colors
- Configurable via config.h file
- Source code available via git clone
Best for: People using X who want a basic terminal emulator and are comfortable editing source-based configuration.
Good for
- Source code available to browse and download
- Documents goals, patches, and screenshots
- Supports UTF-8, fallback fonts, and true colors
Watch out for
- Configuration requires editing config.h
- TODO lists items still to be implemented or fixed
Simple Terminal at a glance
- Website
- st.suckless.org
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Simple Terminal FAQ
What is st?
st is a simple terminal implementation for X from suckless.org. Its site provides project information, documentation, and source code.
How do I configure st?
Configuration is done with config.h, with defaults stored in config.def.h. The comments in config.h describe the available settings.
How do I get the st source code?
You can browse the source code repository on the site or copy it with git clone https://git.suckless.org/st. The site also lists version 0.9.3 for download.
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