Resolution criteria

This market resolves YES if, by December 31, 2026, Apple makes the Terminal application visible by default in the Finder sidebar, Dock, or as a first-class application in the Applications folder without requiring users to navigate through the Utilities subfolder. Resolution will be verified by checking the default configuration of a fresh macOS installation released by Apple on or before the deadline. The market resolves NO if Terminal remains in its current location (Applications > Utilities) as the default for new installations.

Background

Currently, Terminal is located in Applications > Utilities and requires users to navigate through multiple folders to access it. While Terminal can be manually added to the Dock or Finder sidebar by individual users, it is not prominently featured by default. Apple has historically kept Terminal somewhat hidden to avoid overwhelming casual users with command-line tools, as the application is primarily used by developers and power users.

Considerations

Apple's design philosophy has traditionally emphasized simplicity for average users while keeping advanced tools accessible but not prominent. Any change to Terminal's visibility would represent a shift in this approach, potentially signaling Apple's intent to make command-line tools more mainstream or to acknowledge the growing number of developers using macOS.