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kitty

kovidgoyal.netCLI tools & terminal

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kitty is an open-source, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator for macOS and Linux, with Windows support through compatible environments. It provides tabs, windows, layouts, customizable keyboard controls, image display, and extensibility through kittens.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebCLImacOSLinuxWindows
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35.2kstars
1.5kforks
10features
2016since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Running command-line applications in a fast, customizable terminal emulator.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers and command-line users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: CLI, WEB · deployment: browser, cli, macos, linux, windows

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: sw.kovidgoyal.net · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

kitty is a CLI tools & terminal project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on running command-line applications in a fast, customizable terminal emulator. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for developers and command-line users. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (GPL-3.0). Basis unknown · not verified: kitty is available on the web, the command line, macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Behind kitty is Kovid Goyal, and it first shipped in 2016. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 35.2k stars and 948 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are GPU acceleration, tabs and windows, and window layouts.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • GPU acceleration
  • Tabs and windows
  • Window layouts
  • Custom keyboard shortcuts
  • Image display
  • Scrollback

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
gpu-terminalterminal-emulatorcommand-linekitty-kittens

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCLImacOSLinuxWindows

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 35.2kActive maintenance

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 20:05 UTC
    Kitty Terminal seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about kitty

What is kitty?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Kitty focuses on running command-line applications in a fast, customizable terminal emulator. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use kitty?
Inferred · not functionally tested: kitty is an open-source project built for developers and command-line users.
Is kitty free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — kitty is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does kitty run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: kitty runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Is kitty still maintained?
The GitHub repository shows 948 commits in the last 90 days.
Who develops kitty?
kitty is developed by Kovid Goyal.
When did kitty launch?
kitty first shipped in 2016.
Is kitty open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — kitty is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, developed on GitHub.

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