WezTerm

WezTerm is a high-performance, GPU-accelerated, and cross-platform terminal emulator and multiplexer built with Rust. Designed for developers and power users, it offers a modern terminal experience across macOS, Linux, and Windows. WezTerm distinguishes itself with its robust feature set, including ligature support, true color, dynamic color schemes, and extensive Unicode and emoji rendering, all accelerated by your system's GPU for incredibly smooth performance. This means faster scrolling, quicker rendering of large outputs, and a more responsive feel even when juggling multiple sessions. Beyond raw speed, WezTerm integrates a powerful, single-process multiplexer, allowing users to manage multiple tabs, panes, and windows within a single application instance, similar to tools like tmux but natively integrated. Its configuration is handled through a Lua script, offering unparalleled flexibility and programmatic control over every aspect of the terminal's behavior and appearance. This Lua-based configuration is a key differentiator, enabling users to create highly customized and dynamic setups that can be easily version-controlled and shared across different machines. WezTerm also provides excellent support for modern terminal capabilities, including various image protocols (like iTerm and Kitty graphics protocols), shell integration, searchable scrollback history, and robust SSH connectivity for seamless remote workflows. Whether you're a developer deeply embedded in the command line or a power user seeking a highly optimized and customizable terminal, WezTerm provides a compelling, feature-rich, and performant solution for macOS in 2026.