The latest articles on DEV Community by Shafiq Imtiaz (@shafiqimtiaz). https://dev.to/shafiqimtiaz https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F817889%2F3cb804df-49ce-42b8-8514-eb43e8bcdf2a.jpg https://dev.to/shafiqimtiaz en Shafiq Imtiaz Tue, 31 Dec 2024 04:01:55 +0000 https://dev.to/shafiqimtiaz/ghostty-for-ubuntu-2404-4hhn https://dev.to/shafiqimtiaz/ghostty-for-ubuntu-2404-4hhn <p>🎉 2024 couldn't have ended much better !! 🎉 </p> <p>After countless configurations to optimize my bash terminal in Linux Ubuntu 24.04, Ghostty has entered the scene. Ghostty is a new open-source terminal emulator developed by Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp.</p> <h2> Why Try Ghostty? </h2> <ul> <li><p>Speed 🚀: Quick startup and execution.</p></li> <li><p>Features 🛠️: Multiple windows, tabs, split panes, and GPU-accelerated rendering.</p></li> <li><p>Integration 🔗: Native GTK4/libadwaita GUI for a seamless Ubuntu experience.</p></li> <li><p>Customization 🎨: Over 100 built-in themes to suit your preferences.</p></li> </ul> <p>As of now, there are official packages for Arch Linux and a Nix flake for container-based setups, but Ubuntu users will need to compile the terminal from source.</p> <h2> How to Install on Ubuntu: </h2> <ol> <li><p>Download Ghostty 📥: Get the latest release from the <a href="https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty/releases" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></p></li> <li><p>Extract the Archive 📂: <code>tar -xzf ghostty-linux.tar.gz</code></p></li> <li><p>Navigate to the Directory 📁: <code>cd ghostty-linux</code></p></li> <li><p>Install Dependencies 🔧: <code>sudo apt install libgtk-4-dev libadwaita-1-dev</code></p></li> <li><p>Install Zig Compiler 🛠️: <code>sudo snap install --beta zig --classic</code></p></li> <li><p>Build and Install Ghostty 🏗️: <code>zig build -p $HOME/.local -Doptimize=ReleaseFast</code></p></li> <li><p>Launch Ghostty 🚀: Open it from your applications menu or by typing <code>ghostty</code> in the terminal.</p></li> </ol> <p>For detailed instructions and additional configuration options, visit the official Ghostty documentation. Give Ghostty a try and see how it can improve your workflow!</p> <h2> References: </h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://ghostty.org/docs" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ghostty.org/docs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tecmint.com/ghostty-terminal-emulator/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tecmint.com/ghostty-terminal-emulator/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/12/ghostty-terminal-linux-open-source-release" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/12/ghostty-terminal-linux-open-source-release</a></li> </ul> ubuntu linux opensource programming