Ghostty Quick Start for Developers

Ghostty can be productive in minutes. This checklist keeps setup short and stable.

Use the download page for binaries and package manager options. After launch, open two tabs and one split to confirm your baseline workflow.

Open the install docs for shell integration:

• Shell integration docs
• Keybinding docs

Shell integration improves prompts, command marks, and navigation behavior.

Start with a built-in theme and only then tune colors:

• Theme docs

Keep high contrast and reduce custom overrides in the first week.

Map one repetitive action first (new split, clear screen, or jump tabs). Small keybinding changes usually give the biggest daily gain.

When your daily workflow feels stable, continue with:

• Configuration reference
• Download channels and release notes