Ghostty-web
by coder
Browser-Native Terminal with Ghostty Performance
Bring Ghostty's blazing-fast terminal experience to web applications with full xterm.js compatibility and modern browser integration.
- 1,681+ GitHub stars
- Built with TypeScript
- Full xterm.js API compatibility for seamless integration and migration
- MIT License license
About This Project
ghostty-web bridges the gap between native terminal performance and web-based applications by bringing Ghostty's renowned speed and efficiency directly to the browser. This TypeScript library enables developers to embed high-performance terminal emulators in web applications while maintaining full compatibility with the widely-adopted xterm.js API.
Unlike traditional web terminals that can struggle with heavy output or complex rendering, ghostty-web leverages modern browser capabilities to deliver a native-like terminal experience. Whether you're building cloud IDEs, DevOps dashboards, or interactive coding platforms, this library ensures smooth scrolling, crisp rendering, and responsive input handling even under demanding workloads.
The project's xterm.js API compatibility means you can integrate it as a drop-in replacement for existing xterm.js implementations, gaining Ghostty's performance benefits without rewriting your application. This compatibility layer makes migration straightforward while opening the door to enhanced terminal features and optimizations.
With strong TypeScript support and a focus on developer experience, ghostty-web provides type-safe APIs, comprehensive documentation, and a clean architecture that makes terminal integration both powerful and maintainable. It's ideal for teams building the next generation of browser-based development tools.
Key Features
- Full xterm.js API compatibility for seamless integration and migration
- Ghostty-powered performance optimizations for smooth rendering and responsiveness
- TypeScript-first design with comprehensive type definitions and IDE support
- Modern browser integration leveraging latest web platform capabilities
- Drop-in replacement capability for existing xterm.js implementations
- Optimized for heavy output scenarios and demanding terminal workloads
How You Can Use It
Embedding high-performance terminals in cloud-based IDEs and code editors
Building web-based SSH clients and remote server management interfaces
Creating interactive coding tutorials and browser-based learning platforms
Developing DevOps dashboards with real-time log streaming and command execution
Migrating existing xterm.js applications to gain performance improvements
Building container management UIs with terminal access to running instances
Who Is This For?
Web developers building cloud IDEs, DevOps platforms, or any browser-based applications requiring terminal emulation, especially those seeking performance improvements over traditional solutions