WispTerm

A fast modern terminal for Windows and macOS. Built in Zig, powered by libghostty-vt, and shaped for remote sessions, split panes, file previews, themes, and AI agent workflows.

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remote workspacev1.33.0

$ ssh app-server

connected: profile app-server

$ open README.md

preview opened in side panel

$ agent review changes

assistant tab restored from history

$ download latest release

Apple Siliconaarch64 DMG

Windowsportable ZIP

libghostty-vt terminal coreZig native runtimeAI tabs exportable sessions

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DOWNLOAD GUIDE

Not sure which file to download?

Start here. These recommendations cover the normal choices; the full release assets remain below.

Mac with M1 / M2 / M3 / M4Download macOS Apple SiliconChoose the aarch64 DMG for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 13 or newer.Older Intel MacDownload macOS IntelChoose the x86_64 DMG if About This Mac shows an Intel processor and macOS 13 or newer.Windows PCDownload Windows portableChoose the regular portable ZIP first. Use the other ZIPs only for compatibility or graphics-backend issues.

Release files

All buttons point to GitHub Releases. SHA256 checksums are shown beside each package.

DOWNLOADS

Choose the package for your machine.

These are the current Windows and macOS assets from the v1.33.0 GitHub release. Checksums are shown inline so the file you download can be verified.

Latest v1.33.0Published Jul 13, 2026macOS DMGs are signed, notarized, and require macOS 13 or newer

Release notes

Quick recommendationMac M-series: Apple Silicon DMG. Intel Mac: Intel DMG. Windows: regular portable ZIP first; use the other ZIPs only for compatibility or graphics-backend issues.

WINRecommended for Windows

Windows portable

Choose this for most Windows PCs. Extract the zip and run wispterm.exe without an installer.

SHA256162943b667b7855ae62b68b3ba2c04c65c22ebd2625e8aa8f2650d50c2618436

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CMPCompatibility ZIP

Windows portable compat

Choose this if the regular ZIP has compatibility trouble. It is still portable and intended as the fallback Windows build.

SHA256ad2e9fff1bc63ed55ed1bad04f1f6e4f007c5c549e640c7b3d09b684aecba767

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D3DZIP

Windows native D3D11 portable

Choose this when the default graphics backend has compatibility trouble. It is still a portable ZIP for Windows machines that need the native D3D11 rendering path.

SHA2569b6815f1ce07d6c55cd3f84b972a01bf2d575951ff28adfb100e3654a09aa17d

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ARMM-series Mac

macOS Apple Silicon

Choose this for Mac with M1, M2, M3, or M4 chips. Requires macOS 13 or newer; the DMG is signed and notarized by Apple.

SHA2569bbc3a2fe3127704a7f6799604ff9805229cd82c23f596f6dce643ea16f1ad04

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INTIntel Mac

macOS Intel

Choose this only for Intel-based Macs. Requires macOS 13 or newer; check About This Mac if you are unsure.

SHA256357248d5238e4d83ae37816f7003b2f0f92ee198d26509957a60d20032db523a

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SRCGitHub

All release assets

Open the complete release page for older versions, source archives, notes, and future assets.

Repositorygithub.com/xuzhougeng/wispterm

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TERMINAL WORKSPACE

A Ghostty-powered terminal with the panes daily work needs.

WispTerm pairs terminal emulation with practical surrounding panels, so remote sessions, file context, previews, and AI coding work stay anchored to the command line.

WispTerm file explorer and preview panel

Ghostty terminal core

Uses libghostty-vt for VT parsing and terminal state, with native font discovery and per-glyph fallback.

Split panes and tabs

Arrange vertical and horizontal splits, tab strips, focus-follows-mouse, spatial focus movement, and equalized pane sizes.

Files beside the terminal

Browse local and SSH files, then preview Markdown, text, CSV, TSV, and images without opening another app.

Agent sessions

Run OpenAI-compatible agent tabs with shell context, tool approvals, restored history, and clean Markdown export.

WORK MODES

Designed for terminal-heavy workdays.

File inspection, AI agent control, theming, browser previews, and rendering details share the same calm workspace.

Remote file context

Keep local and SSH file navigation adjacent to the active terminal, with previews one pane away.

Agent control

Keep agent conversations tied to the shell, preserve approvals, restore history, and export records.

Themes and texture

Start from 453 built-in themes, add background images, and tune the terminal with shader effects.

CORE FEATURES

A focused set for modern terminal work.

WispTerm centers on the details that matter when the terminal is the main workspace, not a detached side tool.

libghostty-vt core

Ghostty-compatible terminal emulation for VT parsing and terminal state.

Native font rendering

DirectWrite discovery, FreeType rasterization, per-glyph fallback, and crisp terminal symbols.

Splits and tabs

Pane splits, tab sidebar, focus-follows-mouse, and equalized sizing.

File explorer

Preview Markdown, text, CSV, TSV, and images without leaving the terminal.

Agent tabs

Keep AI agent sessions beside the shell with approvals, history, and Markdown export.

453

453 themes

Use built-in Ghostty-compatible themes, including Poimandres as the default.

Background images

Add PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, or TGA backgrounds with terminal-aware opacity blending.

Embedded browser panel

Open web URLs in a side panel on Windows, with SSH loopback forwarding for profile sessions.

Kitty graphics

Display inline images and PDFs from remote shells with helper scripts.

CFG

Hot-reload config

Open the config file from the app and apply changes on save without restarting.

Custom shaders

Apply Ghostty-compatible GLSL post-processing when you want a more tuned terminal surface.

Sprite rendering

Render box drawing, block, braille, and powerline glyphs as crisp terminal sprites.

FAQ

Questions before downloading.

Short answers for choosing and verifying the release packages.

Where do the download buttons point?

Every package link points to the xuzhougeng/wispterm GitHub Releases download URL for v1.33.0.

Which Windows package should I choose?

Start with Windows portable. Choose the compatibility package if the regular ZIP has trouble, or the Native D3D11 package for graphics-backend issues.

Are macOS packages signed?

The v1.33.0 release notes state that the macOS DMGs are signed with a Developer ID Application certificate and notarized by Apple. The macOS packages require macOS 13 or newer.

How is WispTerm configured?

WispTerm uses a Ghostty-style key-value config file. Open it from the app, save changes, and the running workspace applies them without a restart.

What can the file preview panel open?

The preview panel is built for daily terminal-adjacent files: Markdown, plain text, CSV, TSV, and common image formats.

Where is the source code?

The source is available on GitHub under the xuzhougeng/wispterm repository.

Get WispTerm v1.33.0 for Windows or macOS.

Use the package section for direct files, or open GitHub Releases for the full asset list and changelog.

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