diff --git a/kitty/kitty.conf b/kitty/kitty.conf
index 9d2eb287..e80c02b8 100644
--- a/kitty/kitty.conf
+++ b/kitty/kitty.conf
@@ -3,4 +3,6 @@ background_opacity 0.80
 remember_window_size yes
 map ctrl+shift+enter new_window_with_cwd
 cursor_stop_blinking_after 0.25
+cursor_shape block
+shell_integration no-cursor
 enable_audio_bell no