# WezTerm

A free, open-source, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer written in Rust, with built-in remote multiplexing and Lua-based configuration.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://wezterm.org/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, Direct, GitHub
- **Requirements:** macOS; specific minimum version not published on the current homepage — check the GitHub releases page for the current build’s requirements.
- **Maker:** Wez Furlong

## Kitsmith's take

A fast, developer-focused terminal built by a single maintainer (Wez Furlong) and released free with no paid tier under the MIT license. Its multiplexing lets panes, tabs, and windows persist across both local and remote hosts, and every setting is configured via a scriptable Lua file rather than a GUI preferences panel — more power, more upfront setup than a click-through app.

## Features

- **Remote multiplexing:** Panes, tabs, and windows can multiplex across local and remote hosts, with native mouse support and scrollback preserved.
- **GPU-accelerated rendering:** Ligatures, color emoji, font fallback, true color, and dynamic color schemes.
- **Lua configuration:** Every setting is scriptable through a Lua config file rather than a settings GUI.

## FAQ

**Is WezTerm free?**

Yes — free and open source under the MIT license, with no paid tier.

**Who makes WezTerm?**

Wez Furlong, its original author and primary maintainer since 2018.

**Does WezTerm use a GUI settings panel?**

No — it’s configured through a Lua script file, which gives more control but a steeper start than a click-through settings window.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/wezterm/