Ghostty

Fast, native, feature-rich terminal emulator

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Ghostty is a fast, feature-rich, and cross-platform terminal emulator that uses platform-native UI and GPU acceleration.

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Ghostty is a fast, cross-platform terminal emulator that uses native UI and GPU acceleration.

for: Developers who need a responsive, native-look terminal on any OS.
license: MIT

ghostty-org/ghostty 62k 3.6kZigupdated 4 days ago

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Key features

5 features of Ghostty

Native UI — Renders using the platform’s native UI components for a familiar look and feel.
GPU Acceleration — Leverages the GPU to render text and graphics quickly, reducing latency.
Cross-Platform — Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with consistent behavior.
Fast Rendering — Optimized rendering pipeline delivers low-lag terminal interactions.
Feature-Rich — Includes common terminal features such as tabs, split panes, and configurable shortcuts.

Use cases

Running local development servers with instant feedback.
Managing remote SSH sessions with smooth scrolling.
Using split panes to monitor logs while editing code.
Running GPU-intensive CLI tools without UI lag.

Ghostty vs alternatives

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	Ghostty	Warp
Best for	Native-UI, GPU-accelerated terminal	AI-enhanced terminal experience
Pricing	Free	Subscription
DevHunt upvotes	0	0
Launched	—	—

Ghostty vs Warp: Warp adds AI-driven workflows and a modern terminal UI, while Ghostty focuses on native UI and GPU speed.

Ghostty FAQ

Is Ghostty open source?+

The provided information does not specify a license or source availability.

Which operating systems does Ghostty support?+

Ghostty is described as cross-platform, meaning it works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Does Ghostty require a GPU to run?+

Ghostty uses GPU acceleration for rendering but can run on systems without a dedicated GPU, falling back to software rendering.

Can I customize key bindings and themes?+

The feature list mentions configurable shortcuts, implying some level of customization.

How do I get started with Ghostty?+

Download the binary from the Ghostty website and follow the documentation linked there.

Summarized by DevHunt from ghostty.org · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.

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