# Ghostty Native terminal. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://ghostty.org/]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Terminal emulators]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - Linux (Operating system) - macOS (Operating system) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. Terminal distributes official macOS binaries and Linux packages. ## Console’s review — 2025-01-02 Reviewed: 2025-01-02 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### What we like Core written in Zig with native interface for macOS (SwiftUI) and Linux (GTK). Extremely fast performance using low-level graphics e.g. Metal on macOS. Zero config by default. Supports iTerm themes. Native tabs, splits, and OS-level features e.g. right click system context menu on Mac. Quake mode global shortcut. ### Tradeoffs Might work on Windows, but no official support yet. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2025-01-02. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Ghostty a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2025-01-02](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Developers on macOS and Linux should consider this tool for terminal needs ### Why consider it It provides extremely fast performance using low-level graphics ### Keep in mind It lacks official support for Windows [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()