🎉 2024 couldn't have ended much better !! 🎉
After countless configurations to optimize my bash terminal in Linux Ubuntu 24.04, Ghostty has entered the scene. Ghostty is a new open-source terminal emulator developed by Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp.
Why Try Ghostty?
Speed 🚀: Quick startup and execution.
Features 🛠️: Multiple windows, tabs, split panes, and GPU-accelerated rendering.
Integration 🔗: Native GTK4/libadwaita GUI for a seamless Ubuntu experience.
Customization 🎨: Over 100 built-in themes to suit your preferences.
As of now, there are official packages for Arch Linux and a Nix flake for container-based setups, but Ubuntu users will need to compile the terminal from source.
How to Install on Ubuntu:
Download Ghostty 📥: Get the latest release from the official website
Extract the Archive 📂:
tar -xzf ghostty-linux.tar.gz
Navigate to the Directory 📁:
cd ghostty-linux
Install Dependencies 🔧:
sudo apt install libgtk-4-dev libadwaita-1-dev
Install Zig Compiler 🛠️:
sudo snap install --beta zig --classic
Build and Install Ghostty 🏗️:
zig build -p $HOME/.local -Doptimize=ReleaseFast
Launch Ghostty 🚀: Open it from your applications menu or by typing
ghostty
in the terminal.
For detailed instructions and additional configuration options, visit the official Ghostty documentation. Give Ghostty a try and see how it can improve your workflow!
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