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Hyper™

A customizable desktop terminal for people who want control over plugins, keymaps and actions.

Overview

Hyper™ is a desktop terminal whose extension system uses React components and Redux actions. You can change command keys, compose functionality and handle Redux actions through middleware and reducers. Hyper™ has installation instructions for Windows and macOS. On Linux, Hyper™ is available in the AUR for Arch and derivatives.

Updated Nov 15, 2026

4 things

What Hyper™ has

Apps

Windows
macOS
Linux

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers. One of 89 Software Development tools with an API.

4 features

Key Features

Extensions
Extensions are universal Node.js modules loaded by both Electron and the renderer process.
Custom keymaps
All command keys can be changed. In order to change them, edit .hyper.js and add your desired change to keymaps.
Plugin hot reload
The user can hot-load and hot-reload plugins by pressing Command + R (refresh). Please strive to make plugins that don't require a complete restart of the application to work.
Action handling
All the Redux actions are available for you to handle through your middleware and reducers. For an example, refer to the Hyperpower reference plugin.

Pros and cons

Pros

Plugins can be refreshed without restarting the whole app when the plugin supports it.
Every command key can be changed by editing the configuration file.
Its extension system lets you intercept and compose functionality.

Developer features

Custom plugins
Instead of exposing a custom API method or parameter for every possible customization point, we allow you to intercept and compose every bit of functionality!

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FAQs

What does Hyper™ do?

Hyper™ is a desktop terminal with a customization system built from React components and Redux actions.

Does Hyper™ run on Windows, macOS and Linux?

Yes. Hyper™ has installation instructions for Windows and macOS. On Linux, it is available in the AUR for Arch and derivatives.

Does Hyper™ support extensions?

Yes. Extensions are universal Node.js modules loaded by Electron and the renderer process.

Can I customize Hyper™ keyboard shortcuts?

Yes. You can change every command key by editing the keymaps in the configuration file.

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4 things

What Hyper™ has

Apps

Windows
macOS
Linux

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers. One of 89 Software Development tools with an API.

4 features

Key Features

Extensions
Extensions are universal Node.js modules loaded by both Electron and the renderer process.
Custom keymaps
All command keys can be changed. In order to change them, edit .hyper.js and add your desired change to keymaps.
Plugin hot reload
The user can hot-load and hot-reload plugins by pressing Command + R (refresh). Please strive to make plugins that don't require a complete restart of the application to work.
Action handling
All the Redux actions are available for you to handle through your middleware and reducers. For an example, refer to the Hyperpower reference plugin.

Pros and cons

Pros

Plugins can be refreshed without restarting the whole app when the plugin supports it.
Every command key can be changed by editing the configuration file.
Its extension system lets you intercept and compose functionality.

Developer features

Custom plugins
Instead of exposing a custom API method or parameter for every possible customization point, we allow you to intercept and compose every bit of functionality!

You?

Be the first to rate Hyper™

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Hyper™ at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

4 questions

FAQs

What does Hyper™ do?

Hyper™ is a desktop terminal with a customization system built from React components and Redux actions.

Does Hyper™ run on Windows, macOS and Linux?

Yes. Hyper™ has installation instructions for Windows and macOS. On Linux, it is available in the AUR for Arch and derivatives.

Does Hyper™ support extensions?

Yes. Extensions are universal Node.js modules loaded by Electron and the renderer process.

Can I customize Hyper™ keyboard shortcuts?

Yes. You can change every command key by editing the keymaps in the configuration file.

Hyper™

Overview

What Hyper™ has

Apps

For developers

Key Features

Extensions

Custom keymaps

Plugin hot reload

Action handling

Pros and cons

Pros

Developer features

Custom plugins

Be the first to rate Hyper™

Featured Video

FAQs

What does Hyper™ do?

Does Hyper™ run on Windows, macOS and Linux?

Does Hyper™ support extensions?

Can I customize Hyper™ keyboard shortcuts?

What Hyper™ has

Apps

For developers

Key Features

Extensions

Custom keymaps

Plugin hot reload

Action handling

Pros and cons

Pros

Developer features

Custom plugins

Be the first to rate Hyper™

Featured Video

FAQs

What does Hyper™ do?

Does Hyper™ run on Windows, macOS and Linux?

Does Hyper™ support extensions?

Can I customize Hyper™ keyboard shortcuts?

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