PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocket Ghostty with Mitchell Hashimoto
Apr 10, 2025
Mitchell Hashimoto, founder of HashiCorp and creator of Ghostty, dives into his innovative cross-platform terminal, Ghostty. He discusses the vision and architecture behind it, emphasizing features like quake-style dropdowns that enhance usability. The conversation touches on the evolution of terminal emulation, addressing user expectations and the need for a cohesive terminal ecosystem. Mitchell also shares insights on community involvement, potential future developments, and how users can embrace Ghostty to improve their daily workflows.
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Ghosty's Origin
- Mitchell Hashimoto identified a "pick two out of three" trade-off in existing terminals: speed, features, or cross-platform compatibility.
- He believed all three were achievable, leading to Ghosty's development.
Quake-Style Dropdown
- The Quake-style dropdown terminal feature in Ghosty, initially perceived as niche, proved surprisingly popular.
- Mitchell's beta program revealed many users prefer this interaction style, highlighting the importance of user feedback.
Libghosty's Potential
- Ghosty's core, libghosty, offers the greatest potential for community growth, though it requires careful development.
- Mitchell aims to balance innovation with maintaining compatibility to avoid disrupting existing terminal workflows.