Alacritty
A cross-platform, OpenGL terminal emulator. Alacritty is the fastest terminal emulator in existence, focused on simplicity and performance.
Why Alacritty?
Alacritty is a blazingly fast, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator that prioritizes simplicity and performance above all else. Written in Rust, it leverages OpenGL for rendering, making it one of the fastest terminal emulators available.
Key Highlights
- GPU Acceleration: Uses OpenGL for hardware-accelerated rendering
- Cross-Platform: Works on Linux, macOS, Windows, and BSD
- Vi Mode: Built-in vi-like navigation for scrollback
- Configuration: TOML-based config file for customization
- No Tabs/Splits: Designed to be used with a window manager or tmux
Who Is It For?
Alacritty is ideal for power users who want raw speed and are comfortable using a terminal multiplexer like tmux for tabs and splits. If you value performance over built-in features, Alacritty delivers.