Ghostty
Terminal emulator that uses platform-native UI and GPU acceleration
For MacFreeCategoryDeveloper Tools
Developer ToolsPlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
HomebrewVersion16608,c5a21edfcbc2d5b46540ad91b7980aca31f5f1f3Catalog version
What is Ghostty?
Terminal emulator that uses platform-native UI and GPU acceleration
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask ghostty@tipHow to Install Ghostty on Mac
Follow these steps to install Ghostty using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask ghostty@tipPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask ghostty@tip - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm ghostty@tip is installed, then try `ghostty@tip --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch Ghostty
Run `ghostty@tip` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- Simple one-command installation
- Well-maintained and regularly updated
- Completely free to use
Cons
- Requires Homebrew to be installed
- macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghostty
How do I install Ghostty on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask ghostty@tip. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run ghostty@tip from Terminal.Is Ghostty free?
Yes, Ghostty is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Ghostty?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask ghostty@tip. Homebrew will remove Ghostty and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to Ghostty?
There are several developer tools apps available for macOS. Browse the Developer Tools category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Ghostty to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask ghostty@tip in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does Ghostty work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Ghostty can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
