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Ayşıl Simge
Ayşıl Simge

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Dropdown Terminal in macOS with iTerm2

Download iTerm2

Download Link: https://iterm2.com

Exclude iTerm from Dock and App Switcher

  1. Open iTerm2.
  2. Navigate to iTerm2 > Preferences > Appearance.
  3. Check theExclude from Dock and ⌘-Tab Application Switcher option.

Exclude iTerm from Dock and App Switcher

Configure iTerm2 Profile

  1. Go to Profiles in the preferences.
  2. Select the profile you want to edit.
  3. Under the Window tab, set the following:
    • Screen: Screen with Cursor
    • Space: All Spaces
  4. Adjust any other settings to suit your preferences.

Configure iTerm2 Profile

Configure HotKey Window

  • Go to the Keys section in preferences.
  • Click on the Configure Hotkey Window button.

Configure HotKey Window

  • Set a hotkey to toggle the visibility of the window.
  • Ensure the Floating window option is selected.

Configure HotKey Window

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