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Dev tools · January 7, 2017

Kitty – A modern, hackable, featureful, OpenGL based terminal emulator

If you live in the terminal, kitty is made for you! Cross-platform, fast, feature-rich, GPU based. - kovidgoyal/kitty

Kitty – A modern, hackable, featureful, OpenGL based terminal emulator launched on January 7, 2017 with 192 votes, #155 of 3,670 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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In plain words

Kitty is a terminal emulator built on OpenGL, designed for developers who need a customizable command-line interface. It offers modern features and supports extensive customization through code modifications. The tool prioritizes performance and flexibility, making it suitable for users comfortable with technical configuration. Kitty serves developers and power users seeking an alternative to traditional terminal emulators with deeper control over functionality and appearance.

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