alacritty
About alacritty
Alacritty is a cross-platform terminal emulator that leverages OpenGL for rendering, offering high performance and flexibility. It is designed with sensible defaults but allows extensive configuration to suit individual needs. The software supports BSD, Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms.
Alacritty is currently in beta, meaning it has some missing features and bugs but is stable enough for daily use. Precompiled binaries are available for download, and installation can be done via various package managers or directly from GitHub releases.
The terminal emulator focuses on performance and integration with other applications rather than reimplementing their functionality. It is particularly noted for its speed and efficiency, making it a popular choice among developers.
Key features
- GPU-accelerated rendering via OpenGL
- Cross-platform support for BSD, Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Extensive configuration options
- High performance with benchmarks available
- Integration with other applications for extended functionality
Download v0.17.0
Apr 6, 2026macOSmacOS
Frequently asked questions
- Is alacritty free?
- Yes. alacritty is free and open-source software, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does alacritty support?
- alacritty provides downloads for Windows, macOS.
- What is the latest version of alacritty?
- The latest version is v0.17.0, released on Apr 6, 2026.
- What platforms does Alacritty support?
- Alacritty supports BSD, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- How can I install Alacritty?
- Precompiled binaries are available on the GitHub releases page, or you can use package managers on supported platforms. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the INSTALL.md file.
- Is Alacritty the fastest terminal emulator?
- Alacritty is benchmarked using vtebench and consistently performs well. However, performance can vary based on specific use cases and configurations.
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