Performance and User Experience
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Ghosty's GPU acceleration maintains steady performance even with resource-intensive applications like neovim and k9s, ensuring smooth operation during constant screen refreshes.
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The terminal feels native on both MacOS and Linux, providing a seamless integration into existing workflows while remaining unopinionated about users' tool preferences.
Configuration and Interface
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Ghosty utilizes a single config file in the root directory, simplifying management and allowing easy discovery on GitHub via "path:ghosty config" search.
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The well-designed CLI interface offers intuitive commands like "ghosty + list fonts" and "ghosty + version", enhancing usability for frequent terminal switchers.
Development and Future
- Led by Mitchell Hashimoto, known for Vagrant and Terraform, Ghosty's development team demonstrates a deep understanding of developer needs, with version 1.0 expected in December 2022.