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gPTY: Godot and Rust-based terminal multiplexer inspired by tmux

gPTY is a side project combining Godot and Rust to create a terminal multiplexer that allows spawning multiple PTYs and arranging them in a grid or tiled layout. Leveraging the Godot engine enables additional features like an FPS counter.

Source: Hacker News Front Page · github.com Published 2026-09-11T16:03:05+00:00 Detected 2026-09-12T01:17:18+00:00
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gPTY is a side project combining Godot and Rust to create a terminal multiplexer that allows spawning multiple PTYs and arranging them in a grid or tiled layout. Leveraging the Godot engine enables additional features like an FPS counter.

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I wanted to share my side-project: gPTY. Started off as an idea to combine Godot and Rust in a project (two stacks I wanted to use more to learn more). The base inspiration was tmux - simply allow spawning multiple PTYs and then let the user grid/tile them how they see fit. But since we have the Godot game engine...

This project showcases innovative use of game engine technology for terminal management, potentially enhancing user experience with customizable layouts and real-time metrics. It also highlights the versatility of combining Rust and Godot beyond traditional game development.

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