Blackbox Terminal
A native macOS terminal with Blackbox AI CLI built-in — download, install, and start coding with AI in seconds.
Download
Clicking Download DMG will immediately start the file download — served directly from Blackbox AI, no GitHub account or login required.
System Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| macOS Version | macOS 13 Ventura or later |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon (M1+) or Intel x86_64 |
| Disk Space | ~50 MB |
Installation
Click Download DMG above to download BlackboxTerminal-NOTARIZED.dmg.
Double-click the downloaded .dmg file to mount it. A Finder window will open.
Drag the Blackbox Terminal icon into the Applications folder shortcut in the Finder window.
Open Launchpad or Applications and click Blackbox Terminal to launch it.
On first launch, macOS may show a prompt confirming you want to open the app. Click Open — the app is Apple-notarized and safe.
On first launch, Blackbox Terminal automatically checks for the Blackbox AI CLI. If it isn't installed yet, it will install it for you live in the terminal — no extra steps needed.
What's Included
- Blackbox AI CLI — pre-installed and available immediately on launch
- Shell Integration — automatic setup for
zsh,bash, andfish - Native macOS Performance — GPU-accelerated rendering, low memory footprint
- Full Terminal Emulation — supports all standard terminal features, colors, and fonts
Getting Started After Install
Once Blackbox Terminal is open, you can immediately start using the Blackbox AI CLI:
blackboxYou'll be prompted to configure your provider and API key on first use. Get your API key from the BLACKBOX Dashboard.