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kitty

A fast, feature-rich terminal emulator.

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Official source: sw.kovidgoyal.netLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: Kovid Goyal

What is kitty?

kitty is a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator with built-in tabs, window splits and image display.

Supported platforms

Pricing & licence

Open Source Open Source

Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.

Prices change, so check sw.kovidgoyal.net for current pricing.

Installation

macOS

Mac · Homebrew
$ brew install --cask kitty

Install kitty with the rest of your macOS setup

Linux

Linux · APT (Ubuntu and Debian-based)
$ sudo apt install kitty

Install kitty with the rest of your Linux setup

Package names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.

Alternatives to kitty

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kitty FAQ

Is kitty free?

kitty is open source.

Which platforms does kitty support?

kitty is available for macOS and Linux. It isn't available for Windows, Android and iPhone & iPad.

Can I install kitty with Homebrew?

Yes. Run "brew install --cask kitty" in Terminal.

Where can I download kitty safely?

From the official website, sw.kovidgoyal.net. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.