Retro Terminal View

Transform most websites into a 1980s style terminal view while removing ads and unnecessary elements

As of May 2026, Retro Terminal View has 159 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Productivity category.

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Version
1.1.0
Manifest V3

History

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Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabscriptingstoragecommands
Host access
<all_urls>

Screenshots

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About

# Retro Terminal View

Transform modern websites into nostalgic 1980s-style terminal displays! Experience the internet as if you're using a vintage computer terminal, complete with classic green-on-black monospace text and a blinking cursor.

### Key Features:
- Converts any website into an authentic retro terminal interface
- Classic green monochrome display
- DOS-style command prompt animations
- Removes ads and unnecessary visual elements
- Preserves all text content and links
- Collects image links in an organized list
- Toggle between normal and terminal view with one click
- Clean, distraction-free reading experience

### Perfect For:
- Retro computing enthusiasts
- Developers who prefer text-based interfaces
- Anyone seeking a distraction-free reading experience
- Users who want to reduce webpage clutter
- Fans of classic computer aesthetics

### How It Works:
Simply click the extension icon to toggle between normal view and terminal mode. When enabled, the extension transforms the current webpage into a clean, text-only terminal display while maintaining all functionality and navigation.

### Note:
- Works on most websites
- Some dynamic web applications may have limited functionality
- JavaScript-heavy sites may require page refresh when toggling modes

This is an open-source project. If you find it useful, consider supporting its development through the donation link in the terminal header.

Experience the web like it's 1985! 🖥️

Changelog:
Version 1.1.0 (November 12, 2024)

⌨️ Added keyboard shortcut (Alt+T) to quickly toggle terminal mode

🚀 Improved performance on dynamic websites through optimized update handling

Note: You can customize the keyboard shortcut in Chrome's extension settings (chrome://extensions > Keyboard shortcuts)

Technical

Version
1.1.0
Manifest
V3
Size
17.21KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
imahgpcgfcbhgcjhbefgdaoccpdbnmkh
Developer ID
u0ecac3258ffe5f2980166c805e956e94
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Oct 29, 2024
Last Updated (Store)
Feb 1, 2025
Last Scraped
May 19, 2026
Website
arotip.com
Support URL
Privacy Policy

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