# Kitty 0.50

- HackerByte page: <https://hackerbyte.net/en/stories/announcement-of-version-0-50-of-the-kitty-terminal-emulator-50362980>
- Original source: <https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/changelog/#>
- Hacker News discussion: <https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50362980>
- Submitted to Hacker News: 2026-11-04T08:57:10.000Z

Announcement of version 0.50 of the Kitty terminal emulator.

## AI-generated summary

Kitty, a GPU\-accelerated terminal emulator, has released version 0.50 introducing significant enhancements like docking windows, session restoration after logout, and improved Wayland support. This update also includes a vast number of bug fixes and smaller feature additions across various aspects of the terminal, from graphics protocol handling to kitten utilities and platform\-specific improvements for Linux, macOS, and BSD.

## Key points

- Kitty 0.50 adds window docking, session restore after logout, and named workspace\-like tabs.
- Enhanced Wayland support includes native client\-side decorations and touchscreen support.
- Custom shaders are now more controllable with new animation directives and pointer mapping.
- Graphics protocol supports indexed color images and feature detection.
- Numerous bug fixes and improvements across graphics, remote control, kittens, and platform support.