Terminal Settings
Configure terminal emulation, fonts, cursor style, scrollback, and input behavior.
Settings Overview
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal Type | xterm | Terminal emulator type. Options include xterm, vt100, and others. |
| Font | Monaco / Menlo | Monospace font used in the terminal. |
| Font Size | 14 px | Font size for terminal text. |
| Scrollback | 1000 lines | Number of lines kept in terminal history. |
| Cursor Style | Block | Cursor shape: Block, Underline, or Bar. |
| Trackpad Zoom | Disabled | Enable pinch-to-zoom gestures to resize terminal font. |
| SSH Agents | -- | SSH key agent and forwarding configuration. |
| Proxy | -- | Network proxy for terminal connections. |
| Mouse Middle Button | Paste | Action triggered by middle-click in the terminal. |
| Mouse Right Button | Context Menu | Action triggered by right-click in the terminal. |
Font Recommendation
Use a monospace font (e.g., Monaco, Menlo, Consolas, JetBrains Mono) to keep code and command output aligned. A font size of 12--14 px works well on most displays.
Scrollback Memory Usage
High scrollback values consume more memory. For most workflows, 1000--5000 lines is sufficient. If you regularly inspect large log output, consider piping to a file or using terminal search (Cmd + F / Ctrl + F) instead.
SSH Agents
SSH Agent settings let you manage keys and enable agent forwarding for jump-host scenarios.
- SSH Agent Forwarding -- forwards your local SSH agent through remote connections, so you can authenticate to a second host without copying keys.
- Key Management -- add, remove, or reorder SSH keys used for connections.
- Auto Authentication -- after configuration, Chaterm uses the appropriate key automatically when connecting.
Proxy Configuration
Route terminal connections through a network proxy.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Protocol | HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5. |
| Address | Hostname or IP of the proxy server. |
| Port | Port number of the proxy server. |
| Username / Password | Credentials, if the proxy requires authentication. |
WARNING
Proxy settings apply to all terminal connections. Incorrect configuration may prevent connections from succeeding. Verify the proxy address and port before saving.
See Also
- General Settings -- theme, language, layout, and editor options
- Shortcut Settings -- keyboard shortcuts for terminal operations and more