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I built a native macOS terminal with Git integration in 5 days

I built a native macOS terminal with Git integration in 5 days

by 0x142857·Jul 24, 2026·1 point·1 comment
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Embeds libghostty core to add Git panels and project tabs without replacing your shell.

Strengths
  • •Native macOS implementation with signed notarized builds and system notification integration.
  • •Built-in Git panel allows staging, committing, and viewing diffs without leaving the terminal.
  • •Persistent session restoration preserves pane layouts and scrollback history across relaunches.
Weaknesses
  • •macOS-only limitation excludes Linux and Windows users from the native workspace experience.
  • •Crowded terminal emulator market dominated by Warp, Ghostty, and iTerm2 makes differentiation hard.
Target Audience

macOS developers seeking an all-in-one terminal workspace

Similar To

Warp · Ghostty · iTerm2

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