Ghostty, My new daily driver (sorry Alacritty)

Introduction

Over the years, I’ve had the chance to use a wide range of terminal emulators, Windows Terminal, Alacritty, st, and many others. Each had its quirks, strengths, and weaknesses, but none ever felt like the perfect fit.

Then came the public release of Ghostty 1.0. Seeing the buzz on Twitter and the excitement from developers raving about its features, I couldn’t resist giving it a try.

And let me tell you, it delivered.

After just a few hours of testing, Ghostty convinced me to make the switch from Alacritty, something I didn’t expect to happen anytime soon. It’s sleek, intuitive, and packed with features I didn’t even realize I needed. In this post, I’ll explore what makes Ghostty special, highlight some of my favorite features, and explain why it’s now my terminal of choice.

What is Ghostty?

Ghostty is a terminal emulator designed to be fast, feature-rich, and cross-platform, utilizing platform-native user interfaces and GPU acceleration.

Developed by Mitchell Hashimoto, known for creating tools like Vagrant and Terraform, Ghostty aims to provide a seamless and efficient command-line experience for developers and system administrators.

Why Ghostty Stands Out

Ghostty isn’t just another terminal emulator, it brings features that truly set it apart. Here are some of my favorite features:

• Simple Configuration: Setting up Ghostty is refreshingly straightforward. Unlike some emulators that require fiddling with complex files, Ghostty’s configuration process is intuitive and beginner-friendly while still offering power for advanced users.

  here is my config for my current setup: