diff --git a/data/kitty/kitty.conf b/data/kitty/kitty.conf
index c923a83..71deafb 100644
--- a/data/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/data/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@ font_family Agave
 font_size 16.0
 disable_ligatures always
 
+# https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/conf/#cursor-customization
+cursor_shape beam
+cursor_blink_interval 0
+
 # https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/conf/#mouse
 copy_on_select yes
 strip_trailing_spaces smart
@@ -23,3 +27,6 @@ initial_window_height 640
 # https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/conf/#os-specific-tweaks
 macos_option_as_alt both
 macos_quit_when_last_window_closed yes
+
+# https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/conf/#advanced
+shell_integration no-cursor