Alacritty
GPU-accelerated cross-platform terminal emulator.
Why it is included
GPU-accelerated cross-platform terminal emulator.
Best for
Low-latency typing and minimal config.
Strengths
- Open source
- High community visibility
Limitations
- Verify license and support model for your use case
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