Yakuake

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Customization

Users can configure its dimensions and animation speed, and the interface is skinnable.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Display

The terminal smoothly rolls down from the top of the screen.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Download

The KDE page lists Linux installation through Discover or other AppStream application stores, and also links to Flathub.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Integration

Yakuake provides a D-Bus interface.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Latest listed release

The page lists version 26.08.2, released 2026-10-08.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

License

The KDE page lists Yakuake under the GPL-2.0+ license.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Maker

KDE describes itself as an international community building and distributing free, open-source software since 1996.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Organization

KDE says it is a voluntary community, not a for-profit company, and that KDE e.V. is the German non-profit organization that legally represents it.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Product

Yakuake is a drop-down terminal emulator based on KDE Konsole technology.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Scripting API

Yesapps.kde.org · read 20 Sep 2026

Security and privacy

KDE says its software contains no ads, spyware, subscription services, forced updates, secret crypto-mining, or AI training.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Split panes

Yesapps.kde.org · read 20 Sep 2026

Support

The KDE page links to a forum, the #yakuake channel on Libera.Chat, and bug reporting.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Supported platforms

Linuxapps.kde.org · read 20 Sep 2026

Tabs

Yakuake has a tabbed interface.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026

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