Alacritty is a blazing fast, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator for Linux — and in this guide, I’ll show you how to install and configure Alacritty step-by-step.
If you’re looking to upgrade your Linux terminal setup, this tutorial walks through everything you need to know: what makes Alacritty different, how its configuration works, and how to customize it.
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* What Alacritty is and why it’s so fast
* How to install Alacritty on Linux
* How Alacritty configuration works
* Customizing Alacritty for your workflow
Whether you’re new to Linux or refining your terminal environment, this complete Alacritty setup guide will get you up and running quickly.
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