Where Is the Terminator Config File?
Terminator config file under ~/.config/terminator with layouts and profiles on Linux.
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Terminator stores profiles, layouts, keybinds and plugin settings in a single config file under its XDG directory. The preferences window edits this file, so hand edits and GUI tweaks are the same operation.
Layouts are the feature worth backing up: named window arrangements that restore with one command. Copy the file and every machine splits panes identically.
Where Terminator stores this, by platform
~/.config/terminator/config
Single INI-style file with global_config, keybindings, profiles, layouts and plugins sections. Edit with Terminator closed or use preferences to avoid overwrite races. Back up this one file to migrate everything.
Frequently asked questions
How do I save a Terminator layout?
Arrange windows, open preferences, and save the layout under Layouts in the config above. Launch it later with terminator --layout <name>.
Where are Terminator plugins?
System plugins ship with the package while custom ones drop into ~/.config/terminator/plugins. Enable them in preferences after copying.
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