imux vs Kitty
对比 imux 与 Kitty：GPU 终端 + AI agent、工作区与源码管理。
Kitty is a fast, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator with built-in multiplexing, image rendering, and extensive keyboard-driven customization.
功能对比
| 功能 | imux | Kitty |
|---|---|---|
| GPU 加速 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 工作区与标签 | ✓ | ✗ |
| 分屏面板 | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI 原生设计 | ✓ | ✗ |
| 源码管理集成 | ✓ | ✗ |
| 远程文件资源管理器 | ✓ | ✗ |
| 浏览器自动化 | ✓ | ✗ |
| Socket 自动化 API | ✓ | ✓ |
| 活动通知 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 会话持久化 | ✓ | ✓ |
为什么选择 imux？
Kitty 适合纯终端；imux 适合开发指挥台。
- Ghostty-grade rendering with comparable GPU acceleration performance
- Workspace management beyond Kitty's window-per-project model
- AI agent orchestration integrated directly into workspaces
- Visual file explorer, source control, and browser surfaces
- Remote SSH file browsing with graphical tree view
- Session persistence with automatic save/restore across restarts
- Notification rings for task completion and agent output
如何切换
主题与快捷键可迁移，并获得工作区与 AI 能力。
- 1
Install imux
Download imux from imux.app. Like Kitty, imux is GPU-accelerated — your terminal performance will be similar or better.
- 2
Configure your theme
imux supports Ghostty-compatible theme configuration. If you have a custom Kitty theme, you can port the color values to imux's format.
- 3
Set up workspaces
Replace Kitty's per-project windows with imux workspaces. Each workspace can contain multiple terminals, not just one.
- 4
Try AI agent integration
Open Agent Chat alongside your terminal. Run Claude Code or Codex while keeping a terminal pane for manual work.
- 5
Use the remote explorer
Connect to remote servers with imux's visual SSH explorer — browse, edit, and manage remote files without leaving your workspace.
常见问题
Is imux as fast as Kitty?▼
Both use GPU acceleration. imux uses Ghostty's rendering engine, which benchmarks competitively with Kitty. For most users, the performance difference is imperceptible.
Does imux support Kitty's graphics protocol?▼
imux supports standard terminal image protocols. For Kitty-specific graphics protocol features, check current compatibility in the imux documentation.
Can I use my Kitty configuration in imux?▼
imux uses Ghostty-compatible configuration. While not directly compatible with Kitty's config format, the same concepts (themes, fonts, keybindings) are all configurable in imux.
Which is better for AI development?▼
imux was designed specifically for AI-assisted development. While you can run AI CLIs in Kitty, imux provides dedicated Agent Chat panes, diff review, and workflow integration that goes beyond what any standalone terminal offers.