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
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Native Integration:
- Platform-specific UI frameworks
- Native UI components
- System-specific shortcuts
- Platform-exclusive features
- Quick Look support (macOS)
- Force touch support (macOS)
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Terminal Capabilities:
- Kitty graphics protocol
- Light/dark mode support
- Hyperlink support
- Synchronized rendering
- Native tabs and splits
- Drop-down terminal mode
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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