# Wezterm

> A powerful GPU accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/wezterm
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/wezterm.json
- Website: https://github.com/wezterm/wezterm
- Category: Developer Tools
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: no
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-06-04T02:24:49+00:00
- Catalog revision: `3169132541`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/wezterm/wezterm
- Stars: 29435
- Forks: 1850
- Open issues: 1951
- License: NOASSERTION
- Last push: 2026-10-26T07:26:28+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-03T15:54:28+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Terminal, Developer Tools, Terminal Tools, Terminal Multiplexer, Serial Port, Terminal Emulator
Tech stacks: GLSL, Nix, python, rust, Shell

## Features
- Leverages GPU acceleration for high performance text rendering. *(highlighted)*
- Provides a built-in multiplexer with support for tabs and panes. *(highlighted)*
- Features a flexible configuration system using the Lua language. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Wezterm is a GPU accelerated cross platform terminal emulator and multiplexer written in Rust. It offers a powerful configuration system using Lua and supports advanced features like panes, tabs, and serial port communication.

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