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Alacritty

ALACRITTY

Alacritty: Modern terminal emulator, offering extensive configuration and vi mode, utilizing OpenGL for acceleration, targeting cross-platform productivity with a focus on performance and customization.

GITHUB STARS
64k
+12% this month
FORKS
3.4k
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
449
Tracking updates
LICENSE
Apache-2.0
Commercial use
Alacritty: Modern terminal emulator, offering extensive configuration and vi mode, utilizing OpenGL for acceleration, targeting cross-platform productivity with a focus on performance and customization.

High Performance

Built for speed and minimal overhead.

Self-hostable

Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal

Developer Native

Programmable via any language workflow

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

Rust
Rust
Shell
Shell
GLSL
GLSL
Makefile
Makefile

VISUAL INTERFACE

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The Quick Glance

Status
Active
Category
Operating Systems & Virtualization
Pricing
Free
Self-Hosted
Yes
Available on
Windows
macOS
Linux
Latest Release
v0.17.0
Apr 6, 2026

Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools

STARS64k
Top 3% globally
FORKS3.4k
Top 12% in Open Source
ACTIVITYModerate
Top 62% Activity
WATCHERS449
Top 7% Community