Ghostty OpenGL-Accelerated Terminal Emulator Now Available on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Key Takeaways
- ▸Ghostty terminal emulator is now available for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, offering OpenGL-accelerated performance
- ▸Ptyxis remains the default terminal emulator on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, but Ghostty provides an alternative option
- ▸Ghostty can be installed easily via apt package manager and is written in the Zig programming language
Summary
Canonical has announced the availability of Ghostty, a high-performance terminal emulator, in the Ubuntu repository for the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release. Ghostty is a speedy terminal application that leverages OpenGL acceleration to enhance performance and is written in the Zig programming language. While Ptyxis remains the default terminal emulator on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, users can now easily install Ghostty as an alternative option via the standard package manager.
Canonical engineer Pushkar Niranjan Kulkarni confirmed that Ghostty is now available in Ubuntu's universal archive, allowing users to install it with a simple command: sudo apt install ghostty. This marks an expansion of terminal options for Ubuntu users, providing those seeking enhanced performance and modern terminal features with an additional choice beyond the default Ptyxis terminal.
- This represents Canonical's effort to provide users with diverse terminal options for different performance and feature preferences
