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Introduction to Termy

Termy is a minimal terminal emulator built with GPUI and alacritty_terminal. It combines GPU-accelerated rendering with a clean, modern interface to deliver a fast and beautiful terminal experience.

What is Termy?

Termy is a free and open-source terminal emulator designed for developers who want:
  • GPU-accelerated rendering powered by GPUI for smooth, responsive terminal output
  • Minimal, distraction-free interface that gets out of your way
  • Powerful terminal emulation using the battle-tested alacritty_terminal engine
  • Extensive customization through a simple config file
  • Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux

Key Features

GPU Acceleration

Smooth, high-performance rendering powered by GPUI for a responsive terminal experience

Tab Management

Multiple tabs with smart titles derived from your current directory or running commands

Customizable

Themes, fonts, keybindings, and extensive configuration options

Command Palette

Quick access to all commands with keyboard shortcuts

Search

Powerful in-terminal search with regex support

Auto Updates

Built-in update checking to keep Termy current

System Requirements

Termy requires a GPU and OpenGL support for rendering. Most modern systems meet these requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
  • macOS 10.15+ (Catalina or later)
  • Windows 10/11
  • Linux with X11 or Wayland
  • GPU with OpenGL support
Recommended:
  • 4GB+ RAM
  • Modern GPU (integrated graphics are fine)

Why Choose Termy?

Fast & Smooth - GPU acceleration means buttery-smooth scrolling and rendering, even with heavy terminal output. Familiar Terminal Emulation - Built on alacritty_terminal, you get excellent VT100/xterm compatibility and support for modern terminal features. Developer-Friendly - Designed for developers, with features like command palette, smart tab titles, and shell integration. Open Source - MIT licensed and developed in the open on GitHub.

Getting Started

Ready to try Termy? Start with the installation guide:

Installation

Install Termy on macOS, Windows, or Linux
Once installed, check out the quickstart guide:

Quickstart

Get up and running with Termy in minutes

Community & Support

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