Ghostty
A fast, feature-rich, cross-platform terminal emulator with native UI and GPU acceleration, plus an embeddable library.
What is Ghostty?
Ghostty is a fast, feature-rich, and cross-platform terminal emulator that uses platform-native UI toolkits and GPU acceleration for rendering. It solves the common compromise between terminal speed, advanced features, and a native application feel by delivering all three simultaneously. The project also provides `libghostty`, a library for embedding terminal emulation into other applications.
Developers and power users who prioritize terminal performance, modern features, and a native desktop experience on macOS and Linux. It also targets developers building applications that require embedded terminal functionality.
Developers choose Ghostty for its unique combination of competitive performance (rivaling minimal terminals like Alacritty), extensive modern feature support (like graphics protocols and rich windowing), and deep native platform integration that makes it feel like a first-class citizen on each OS.
Overview
👻 Ghostty is a fast, feature-rich, and cross-platform terminal emulator that uses platform-native UI and GPU acceleration.
Use Cases
Best For
- Developers seeking a terminal emulator with both high speed and rich features like tabs and splits
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