Trimmy vs iTerm2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Trimmy
7.0Paste-once, run-once clipboard cleaner for terminal snippets
iTerm2
8.5Terminal emulator as alternative to Apple's Terminal app
| Metric | Trimmy | iTerm2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 32.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 39 | 100.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 61 | 320.2K |
| Version | 0.8.0 | 3.6.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 475 | 17.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 28 | 1.3K |
| Open Issues | 6 | 54 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Feb 2, 2026 | Mar 10, 2012 |
Reviews
Trimmy
Trimmy is a handy tool for developers who frequently copy and paste terminal commands. It simplifies multi-line snippets into a single line, ensuring they run smoothly. Perfect for those who work with command-line tools and need quick, clean pastes.
Flattens multi-line terminal snippets into a single line for easy pasting and execution.
Pros
- + Solves a specific problem efficiently
- + Open source with active community support
- + Lightweight and user-friendly
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited to terminal snippets only
iTerm2
iTerm2 is a highly customizable and powerful terminal emulator for macOS, offering features like split panes, hotkeys, and integration with macOS utilities. It's favored by developers and power users for its advanced customization options and performance.
iTerm2 provides a terminal emulation environment with enhanced features compared to Apple's built-in Terminal app.
Pros
- + Highly customizable interface
- + Advanced features including split panes and hotkeys
- + Regular updates and active development
Cons
- - Steep learning curve for new users
- - Occasional security vulnerabilities, though promptly addressed