WezTerm
A modern, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator for Windows, macOS, and Linux with rich configuration options, multiplexing, and Lua scripting support.
WezTerm is a powerful, cross-platform terminal emulator designed for developers who need a fast, customizable, and feature-rich command-line experience.
Key Features
- GPU-accelerated rendering for smooth scrolling and high performance
- Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, and NetBSD
- Multiplexing with tabs, panes, and workspaces
- Lua scripting for advanced configuration and plugin support
- Hyperlinks in terminal output
- Shell integration for enhanced command-line workflows
- Quick select mode for easy text selection
- Color schemes with hundreds of built-in options
- iTerm2 image protocol support
- SSH and serial port connectivity
- Mouse and keyboard binding customization
- Configurable via Lua for deep customization
Tech / Self-Hosting
WezTerm is a standalone desktop application that runs locally on your machine. It does not require a server or backend infrastructure. The software is open source and can be built from source if needed. Configuration is stored locally in plain text files, making it easy to version control and share settings across machines.