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A hardware-accelerated GPU terminal emulator that runs on desktops and in browsers, built with Rust and WebAssembly.

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Project Overview

Rio is a modern terminal built to run everywhere – as a native desktop application (Rust) or in the browser (powered by WebAssembly).

Key Features

  • Hardware-accelerated GPU rendering with lower system load
  • Threaded rendering for ultra-low latency
  • Tab support
  • Cross-platform: macOS, Linux, Windows
  • Low CPU and memory usage
  • Split view and CRT effects
  • Blur background support (Linux)
  • Runs on Steam Deck

Target Audience

  • Developers who want high-performance terminals
  • Users who need a terminal in the browser
  • Cross-platform workers

Quick Start

  1. See the installation guide at rioterm.com
  2. Download the binary for your platform (macOS, Linux, Windows)
  3. Windows can install via winget: winget install -e --id raphamorim.rio
  4. Launch Rio and start using it
  5. Customize via the configuration docs

Core Advantages

  • GPU-accelerated rendering with excellent performance
  • Runs on desktops and in browsers
  • Low resource usage
  • Open-source and free

System Requirements

  • OS: macOS, Linux, Windows 10+
  • Architectures: x86_64, arm64
  • Additional Dependencies: None
  • MSRV: Rust 1.96.1

Notes

  • The project accepts sponsorships to help cover maintenance costs

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