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Emacs-libgterm: Terminal emulator for Emacs using libghostty-vt

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Summary

Emacs-libgterm is an early prototype terminal emulator for Emacs built on Ghostty's libghostty-vt, offering SIMD-optimized parsing and improved Unicode handling. The README explains architecture (Elisp frontend, Zig module, Ghostty engine), installation options (straight.el, vc, quelpa, local clone, manual), usage, build tips, and known issues, with auto-cloning of Ghostty and macOS-specific notes. It serves as a reference for developers seeking embedded terminal capabilities in Emacs and for exploring cross-language integration, while noting current limitations such as glyph width mismatches and lack of mouse support.

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