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A modern terminal emulator that combines speed, rich features, and native UI performance for macOS and Linux, built with platform-specific technologies.

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Key Features

  • Native platform integration
  • High-performance rendering
  • Rich terminal features
  • Cross-platform support
  • Kitty graphics protocol
  • libghostty core

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Ghostty - Fast Native Terminal Emulator user interface

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Ghostty is a unique terminal emulator that breaks the traditional compromise between speed, features, and native UI experience. Built by Mitchell Hashimoto, it provides a comprehensive solution for developers seeking high performance without sacrificing functionality.

Key Features

  • Native Integration:

    • Platform-specific UI frameworks
    • Native UI components
    • System-specific shortcuts
    • Platform-exclusive features
    • Quick Look support (macOS)
    • Force touch support (macOS)
  • Terminal Capabilities:

    • Kitty graphics protocol
    • Light/dark mode support
    • Hyperlink support
    • Synchronized rendering
    • Native tabs and splits
    • Drop-down terminal mode
  • Technical Architecture:

    • libghostty core library
    • Swift/AppKit UI (macOS)
    • GTK4 UI (Linux)
    • C-ABI compatibility
    • Cross-platform support
    • Modular design

Why Choose Ghostty

  • True Native Experience: Built with platform-specific technologies
  • Performance Focus: Competitive speed in all operations
  • Rich Feature Set: Comprehensive terminal and application features
  • Modern Architecture: Built on libghostty for extensibility
  • Platform Integration: Deep system-level integration
  • Active Development: Regular updates and improvements

Ghostty represents a new approach to terminal emulation, combining native performance with rich features through its innovative architecture. Whether you’re on macOS or Linux, it provides a fast, feature-rich, and truly native terminal experience.

System Support:

  • macOS: Native AppKit/SwiftUI interface
  • Linux: GTK4 with Adwaita support

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