Hashicorp 联合创始人 Mitchell Hashimoto 近日接受 Hacker News [1] 专访，详细介绍了其最新开源项目——终端模拟器 Ghostty 的开发背景与核心技术路线。作为 Vagrant、Terraform 等知名工具的创始人，Mitchell Hashimoto 目前正专注于 Ghostty 及 Vouch 项目的开发工作 [1]。
在技术选型方面，Ghostty 采用 Zig 语言构建，旨在为用户提供快速响应、功能丰富且原生跨平台的终端体验 [1]。针对当前终端 API 存在的局限性，Hashimoto 提出了引入 n-screen API 和按钮协议等构想，以进一步优化交互能力 [1]。此外，他还分享了关于开源维护者责任及软件设计哲学的观点，强调开发者没有义务满足用户的所有需求，并鼓励社区通过 Fork 方式对软件进行定制开发 [1]。
在探讨 AI 辅助编程时，Hashimoto 认为人工智能在处理代码生成方面非常有用，能够承担约 90% 的工作量，但他同时指出最终的代码质量与设计仍需由人工把控 [1]。
Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp and creator of tools such as Vagrant and Terraform, recently discussed his latest open-source terminal emulator project, Ghostty. [1] Currently focusing on the development of Ghostty and Vouch, Hashimoto explained that the new tool is built using the Zig language to deliver a fast, feature-rich, and natively cross-platform experience. [1] Addressing limitations in current terminal APIs, he proposed introducing an "n-screen" API along with button protocols to enhance functionality. [1] Regarding software maintenance ethics, Hashimoto emphasized that open-source maintainers are not obligated to fulfill every user request and encouraged users to fork projects for customization if needed. [1] On the topic of artificial intelligence in development, he noted that AI can handle approximately 90% of code generation tasks but stressed that final code quality and design decisions must remain under human control. [1]