How do I install Kitty on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask kitty`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `kitty` from Terminal.

Yes, Kitty is completely free to use. It is also open source, so you can inspect and contribute to the code.

How do I uninstall Kitty?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask kitty`. Homebrew will remove Kitty and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Kitty?

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 Kitty to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask kitty` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Kitty work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Kitty can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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What is Kitty?

GPU-based terminal emulator

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask kitty

How to Install Kitty on Mac

Follow these steps to install Kitty 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 kitty
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask kitty
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm kitty is installed, then try `kitty --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Kitty
Run `kitty` 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 update first 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

Open source codebase

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is Kitty?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Kitty on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask kitty

Verify Installation