Where Does Terminology Store Settings?
Terminology keeps config under the terminology folder in home config. Themes and keybindings ride in the same tree.
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Terminology stores its state in a config folder under the XDG config home following EFL conventions. The main config file plus theme and background selections live there. Exact filenames have shifted across releases, so list the folder before scripting around it.
The settings panel edits the same files, which keeps GUI and hand edits in sync. Back up the whole folder rather than cherry picking files, since themes reference assets by relative paths. Inline media caches rebuild on next use. Edje theme selections resolve from system theme paths first.
Where Terminology stores this, by platform
/home/<username>/.config/terminology/terminology.cfg
Config folder with main settings, themes, and backgrounds. Exact filenames vary by release, so check inside the app if unsure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate Terminology settings?
Copy the terminology config folder to the same path on the new machine. Themes and shortcuts travel with the main config.
How do I reset Terminology?
Rename the config folder with Terminology closed. Defaults regenerate on launch. Shell history is separate and stays safe.
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