Native terminal emulator built in Zig with libghostty core library; replaces iTerm2/Alacritty by unifying speed, features, and platform-native UI without compromise.
Summary
Eliminates the speed-vs-features tradeoff that forces developers to choose between performance and capability in their primary development tool. Native platform integration (tabs, splits, dock, input methods) reduces friction compared to Electron-based or cross-platform-compromised alternatives.
Why it matters
Eliminates the speed-vs-features tradeoff that forces developers to choose between performance and capability in their primary development tool. Native platform integration (tabs, splits, dock, input methods) reduces friction compared to Electron-based or cross-platform-compromised alternatives.
Implementation verdict
Ready to try now: 1.0 release is production-ready after 2 years of private beta with 2,000 testers. Requires macOS or Linux (Windows not yet supported). Worth evaluating as drop-in replacement if you use iTerm2, Alacritty, or Kitty. Long-term value unlocks when libghostty stabilizes post-1.0 for embedded terminals and new tools.
Sources
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