Are Ghostty shortcuts the same on Mac and Linux?

No. macOS uses Cmd for most window and tab actions (Cmd+T, Cmd+W, Cmd+C). Linux uses Ctrl+Shift for many of the same actions (Ctrl+Shift+T, Ctrl+Shift+W, Ctrl+Shift+C). Always check the platform tab for your OS.

Ghostty Keyboard Shortcuts 2026 | Complete Cheat Sheet for Mac & Linux

Q: How do I list all Ghostty keyboard shortcuts?

Run ghostty +list-keybinds in your terminal to see your active keybinds. Add --default to print Ghostty's built-in defaults before any config overrides: ghostty +list-keybinds --default.

Q: What is the shortcut to split Ghostty?

On macOS, Cmd+D splits to the right and Cmd+Shift+D splits down. On Linux, Ctrl+Shift+O splits right and Ctrl+Shift+E splits down. Toggle split zoom with Cmd+Shift+Enter (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+Enter (Linux).

Q: How do I customize Ghostty keybinds?

Edit your Ghostty config and add lines like keybind = trigger=action. Example: keybind = ctrl+shift+c=copy_to_clipboard. Open the config with Cmd+, (Mac) or Ctrl+, (Linux), then reload with Cmd+Shift+, or Ctrl+Shift+,.

Q: Does Ghostty work well with Claude Code?

Yes. Claude Code docs list Ghostty among terminals where Shift+Enter inserts a newline without extra setup. Pair this Ghostty cheat sheet with our Claude Code shortcuts guide for a full keyboard-driven coding workflow.

Essential — Start Here

New tab

CtrlShiftT

Close tab / surface

CtrlShiftW

New split (right)

CtrlShiftO

Copy selection

CtrlShiftC

Paste

CtrlShiftV

List all keybinds (CLI)

ghostty +list-keybinds

Window Management

New window

CtrlShiftN

Close window

AltF4

Toggle fullscreen

CtrlEnter

Quit Ghostty

CtrlShiftQ

Tab Management

New tab

CtrlShiftT

Close tab / surface

CtrlShiftW

Next tab

CtrlTab

Previous tab

CtrlShiftTab

Next tab (alternate)

CtrlShift→

Previous tab (alternate)

CtrlShift←

Go to tab 1–8

Alt1–8

Go to last tab

Alt9

Split Management

New split (right)

CtrlShiftO

New split (down)

CtrlShiftE

Focus previous / next split

CtrlSuper[/]

Focus split up / down

CtrlAlt↑/↓

Focus split left / right

CtrlAlt←/→

Toggle split zoom

CtrlShiftEnter

Resize split (arrows)

CtrlSuperShift↑↓←→

Equalize splits

CtrlSuperShift=

Copy, Paste & Scrollback

Copy

CtrlShiftC

Paste

CtrlShiftV

Paste from selection

ShiftInsert

Scroll to top / bottom

ShiftHome/End

Page up / page down

ShiftPage Up/Page Down

Jump to previous / next prompt

CtrlShiftPage Up/Page Down

Write scrollback to file (paste)

CtrlShiftJ

Write scrollback to file (open)

CtrlShiftAltJ

Font Size & Config

Increase font size

Ctrl+

Decrease font size

Ctrl-

Reset font size

Ctrl0

Open config

Ctrl,

Reload config

CtrlShift,

Toggle inspector

CtrlShiftI

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New tab

⌘T

Close tab / surface

⌘W

New split (right)

⌘D

Copy selection

⌘C

Paste

⌘V

Clear screen

⌘K

List all keybinds (CLI)

ghostty +list-keybinds

Window Management

New window

⌘N

Close window

⌘⇧W

Close all windows

⌘⇧⌥W

Toggle fullscreen

⌘Enter

Toggle fullscreen (alternate)

⌘CtrlF

Quit Ghostty

⌘Q

Tab Management

New tab

⌘T

Close tab / surface

⌘W

Previous tab

⌘⇧[

Next tab

⌘⇧]

Go to tab 1–8

⌘1–8

Go to last tab

⌘9

Split Management

New split (right)

⌘D

New split (down)

⌘⇧D

Focus previous / next split

⌘[/]

Focus split up / down

⌘⌥↑/↓

Focus split left / right

⌘⌥←/→

Toggle split zoom

⌘⇧Enter

Resize split (arrows)

⌘Ctrl↑↓←→

Equalize splits

⌘Ctrl=

Copy, Paste & Scrollback

Copy

⌘C

Paste

⌘V

Clear screen

⌘K

Scroll to top / bottom

⌘Home/End

Page up / page down

⌘Page Up/Page Down

Jump to previous / next prompt

⌘↑/↓

Write scrollback to file (paste)

⌘⇧J

Write scrollback to file (open)

⌘⇧⌥J

Font Size & Config

Increase font size

⌘+

Decrease font size

⌘-

Reset font size

⌘0

Open config

⌘,

Reload config

⌘⇧,

Toggle inspector

⌘⌥I

Also see: Claude Code • Zed • Raycast • VS Code • Cursor

Ghostty Shortcuts — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I list all Ghostty keyboard shortcuts?

Run ghostty +list-keybinds for your active bindings, or ghostty +list-keybinds --default for built-in defaults.

What is the shortcut to split Ghostty?

Mac: Cmd+D (right), Cmd+Shift+D (down). Linux: Ctrl+Shift+O / Ctrl+Shift+E.

Are Mac and Linux shortcuts the same?

No. Mac uses Cmd for most UI actions; Linux uses Ctrl+Shift. Use the platform tabs above for the correct bindings.

How do I customize Ghostty keybinds?

Add keybind = trigger=action lines to your Ghostty config, then reload with Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+,. See the official keybind docs.

Does Ghostty work well with Claude Code?

Yes—Shift+Enter for newlines works without setup. Pair with our Claude Code shortcuts guide.

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