WezTerm
brew install --cask wezterm@nightly
vlatest
GPU-accelerated terminal emulator with multiplexing, tabs, and Lua configuration.
Why you might care
WezTerm offers modern terminal features like true color support, ligatures, and built-in multiplexing without external dependencies. It's cross-platform, actively maintained, and highly scriptable via Lua, making it ideal for developers who want a single terminal configuration across macOS, Linux, and Windows.
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Links
- https://wezterm.org/
- Brew formula source: Casks/w/wezterm@nightly.rb
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