Add settings that are optimal for latency

This commit is contained in:
Kovid Goyal 2024-04-06 11:48:55 +05:30
parent d4cc5aa698
commit 67314bf2fb
No known key found for this signature in database
GPG key ID: 06BC317B515ACE7C

View file

@ -34,6 +34,14 @@ This is measured either with dedicated hardware, or software such as `Typometer
kitty with other terminal emulators on various systems show kitty has best in
class keyboard to screen latency.
Note that to minimize latency at the expense of more energy usage, use the
following settings in kitty.conf::
input_delay 0
repaint_delay 2
sync_to_monitor no
wayland_enable_ime no
`Hardware based measurement on macOS
<https://thume.ca/2020/05/20/making-a-latency-tester/>`__ show that kitty and
Apple's Terminal.app share the crown for best latency. These