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WezTerm

WezTerm is a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator that delivers speed and extensive customization through Lua configuration. The main appeal is its true cross-platform support—the same .wezterm.lua config works seamlessly across Windows, Linux, and macOS, providing a consistent terminal experience regardless of your operating system. This makes it ideal for developers working across multiple platforms who want to maintain their workflow and keybindings everywhere.

Wezterm Configuration​

Font​

I prefer using the font [Inconsolata Nerd Font] (https://www.nerdfonts.com/font-downloads) for better readability and aesthetics. You can download it from:

https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts/releases/download/v3.4.0/Inconsolata.zip

The nerd font includes additional glyphs and symbols that enhance the terminal experience, especially for developers.

Configuration File Location​

On windows, the configuration file is located at:

%USERPROFILE%\\.wezterm.lua

On linux and macOS, the configuration file is also located in your home folder.

wezterm.lua
-- Pull in the wezterm API
local wezterm = require 'wezterm'
local act = wezterm.action

-- This will hold the configuration.
local config = wezterm.config_builder()

-- This is where you actually apply your config choices.
config.default_domain = 'WSL:Ubuntu'
config.audible_bell = 'Disabled'
config.default_cursor_style = 'BlinkingBar'

-- For example, changing the initial geometry for new windows:
config.initial_cols = 120
config.initial_rows = 28

-- or, changing the font size and color scheme.
config.font_size = 10

local custom_scheme = wezterm.color.get_builtin_schemes()["X::DotShare (terminal.sexy)"]
local tmp = custom_scheme.selection_fg
custom_scheme.selection_fg = custom_scheme.selection_bg
custom_scheme.selection_bg = tmp

config.color_schemes = {
    ["Custom"] = custom_scheme,
}
config.color_scheme = "Custom"


config.colors = {
  -- Text colour when selected
  selection_bg = '#3399FF',
  selection_fg = '#141414',
}


config.mouse_bindings = {
  {
    event = { Up = { streak = 1, button = 'Right' } },
    mods = 'NONE',
    action = act.PasteFrom 'Clipboard',
  },
}


config.keys = {
  {
    key = 'v',
    mods = 'CTRL',
    action = wezterm.action.PasteFrom('Clipboard'),
  },
}


-- Finally, return the configuration to wezterm:
return config