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.
- macOS 10.15+ (Catalina or later)
- Windows 10/11
- Linux with X11 or Wayland
- GPU with OpenGL support
- 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
Quickstart
Get up and running with Termy in minutes
Community & Support
- Documentation: termy.run/docs
- GitHub: github.com/lassejlv/termy
- Issues: Report bugs or request features on GitHub Issues
- Releases: Download the latest version from GitHub Releases