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Developer ToolsAlternative to iTerm2Alternative to PuTTYAlternative to Windows Terminal

Tabby Terminal

Highly configurable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, SSH, and serial.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars57.0k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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ElectronSsh ClientTerminal EmulatorDeveloper ToolsTypescriptSftp
Overview

Why consider Tabby Terminal?

Tabby (formerly Terminus) is an infinitely configurable open-source terminal for local shells (PowerShell, WSL, Zsh), SSH, and serial ports. It features integrated SFTP file browsers and secret sync.

Guided learning

Learn Tabby Terminal by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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In this guide2 sections

Overview of Tabby Terminal

Tabby combines tabbed local shells, encrypted SSH connection managers, and visual SFTP file transfers into a single unified desktop window.

Installation

bash
1# macOS via Homebrew
2brew install --cask tabby
3
4# Windows via Winget
5winget install Eugeny.Tabby

Tabby is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Tabby Terminal FAQs

Tabby Terminal is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Tabby Terminal is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Tabby Terminal is listed as an alternative to iTerm2. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.