It uses OpenGL to render text, making it incredibly smooth.

sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/x-terminal-emulator x-terminal-emulator /usr/bin/alacritty 50 sudo update-alternatives --config x-terminal-emulator Use code with caution.

Select the number corresponding to Alacritty, and you're all set! Conclusion

Apply popular themes like Nord, Gruvbox, or Dracula. Setting Alacritty as Default To make Alacritty your default terminal on Ubuntu, run:

No bloated menus or toolbars; it’s all about the command line.