emacs-libvterm is a terminal emulator integration for GNU Emacs based on the libvterm C library. It gives Emacs users a fast and capable terminal buffer that behaves more like a real terminal than many older Emacs shell modes. Because it uses compiled libvterm code, it can support full-screen terminal applications, interactive shells, TUI programs, and complex terminal behavior more reliably. The project bridges Emacs Lisp with native terminal emulation so users can keep command-line workflows inside Emacs without losing too much terminal compatibility. It is especially useful for developers who live in Emacs and want to run tools such as shells, editors, REPLs, and terminal dashboards in the same environment. Its main value is bringing modern terminal performance and fidelity into the Emacs workflow.

Features

  • Full terminal emulator inside GNU Emacs
  • Powered by the libvterm C library
  • Support for interactive shells and TUI programs
  • Emacs buffer integration for terminal sessions
  • Fast compiled-code terminal rendering
  • Useful for keeping command-line workflows inside Emacs

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

BSD, Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

Emacs-Lisp

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Emacs-Lisp Terminal Emulators

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