imux vs Ghostty
Compare imux vs Ghostty terminal. imux uses Ghostty's rendering engine but adds workspaces, AI integration, source control, and browser automation.
Ghostty is a fast, feature-rich, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator. It excels at raw terminal performance and rendering fidelity.
imux leads across the board
Scored for the agent-era daily driver job (out of 10) — multi-agent fleets, native performance, automation, and command-center depth — not extension-marketplace popularity.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | imux | Ghostty |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Acceleration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workspaces & Tabs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Split Panes | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI-Native Design | ✓ | ✗ |
| Source Control Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Remote File Explorer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Browser Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Socket Automation API | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| Session Persistence | ✓ | ✗ |
Why Choose imux?
imux is built on Ghostty's rendering engine — you get the same blazing-fast terminal performance, plus workspaces, AI agent integration, source control, and a visual file explorer. If you need a pure terminal, Ghostty is excellent. If you need an AI development cockpit, imux is the upgrade.
- Built on Ghostty's rendering engine, so you get the same speed and accuracy
- Adds workspace management with persistent sessions across restarts
- Integrated file explorer, browser automation, and source control sidebar
- AI agent orchestration — run Claude Code, Codex, and other agents side-by-side
- Socket API for scripting and automation not available in vanilla Ghostty
Switching Guide
imux reads your Ghostty configuration for shell integration, themes, and fonts. Your terminal experience will feel identical, just with added workspace management and AI features.
- 1
Install imux
Download imux from imux.app. Your Ghostty configuration is compatible — imux reads Ghostty configs for shell integration, themes, and fonts.
- 2
Create your first workspace
Open imux and create a workspace. Your terminal rendering will feel identical to Ghostty, with the added sidebar for navigation.
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Import your Ghostty configuration
imux automatically detects and applies your Ghostty configuration. Your themes, fonts, and shell settings carry over seamlessly.
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Add AI agents
Open Agent Chat in any workspace. Run Claude Code, Codex, or any AI CLI tool alongside your terminals.
- 5
Explore the sidebar
Use the file explorer, source control, and browser panels that come built into every workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is imux just Ghostty with a sidebar?▼
No. imux uses Ghostty's rendering engine for terminal surfaces, but adds an entire workspace layer: multiple terminals per workspace, split panes, file explorers, browser automation, AI agent orchestration, source control integration, and a socket API. Think of imux as a development cockpit built on Ghostty-grade terminal rendering.
Will my Ghostty configuration work in imux?▼
Yes. imux reads your Ghostty configuration for shell integration, themes, fonts, and keyboard shortcuts. Your terminal experience will feel identical.
Can I run imux alongside Ghostty?▼
Yes. imux and Ghostty can coexist. Some users keep Ghostty for quick terminal tasks and use imux for AI-powered development work.
Does imux support GPU acceleration like Ghostty?▼
Yes. imux uses the same Ghostty rendering engine with full GPU acceleration on macOS.