Alacritty
Alacritty is an open-source, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator designed with a strong focus on high performance and simplicity. By leveraging the graphics processor, it delivers fast rendering and low latency for command-line tasks.
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- Version
- 0.17.0
- Release date
- April 6, 2026
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Installer type
- wix
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id Alacritty.Alacritty -eSHA256 (file verification)
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Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Old versions (10)
Alacritty 0.17.0: what's new?
Highlights
- GPU-accelerated rendering engine for minimal input latency
- Configuration managed via portable text configuration files
- Lightweight design with no unnecessary background utilities
- Support for extensive color palettes and custom typography
Who is it for?
Developers, system administrators, and power users who work extensively in the terminal and require low latency and responsive text rendering.
Good to know before installing
- Lacks a graphical settings window, requiring manual editing of configuration files.
- Does not feature built-in tabs or split window panes.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page, or run 'winget install --id Alacritty.Alacritty -e' in your command prompt.
- Launch the downloaded installer and complete the setup instructions.
- Open Alacritty directly from the Start menu once installation finishes.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is Alacritty free to use?
Yes, Alacritty is completely free and open-source software distributed under the Apache-2.0 license.
Does Alacritty support native tabs?
No, Alacritty intentionally omits built-in tabs and split panes to stay minimal; users typically rely on multiplexers like tmux instead.
How do I configure Alacritty?
There is no graphical settings menu. All adjustments, such as colors and keybindings, are edited directly in a configuration file.