Highlights
- Provides a drop-down terminal window on Linux.
- Lets users show and hide the command line as needed.
- Offers quick access to shell sessions from the desktop.
- Focuses on terminal use rather than broader desktop management.
About this application
Yakuake is a drop-down terminal emulator for Linux, published by KDE. It provides a command-line window that appears from the top of the desktop when invoked and can be hidden again when not in use. This makes it suited to users who need frequent shell access without keeping a separate terminal window permanently open.
The application is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later license. Its role is focused: it is a terminal interface, not a general file manager or development environment. It is intended for Linux desktops and is especially relevant where quick access to a persistent command prompt is part of daily work.
Where to get it
Linux
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From the publisher
Install from a terminal
flatpak install flathub org.kde.yakuake
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