Tabby

Tabby (formerly Terminus) is a highly configurable cross-platform terminal emulator that goes far beyond basic terminal functionality. Built for Windows 10, macOS, and Linux, it serves as a comprehensive replacement for standard terminals like Windows' conhost, PuTTY, macOS Terminal.app, and iTerm. What sets Tabby apart is its integrated approach—combining a powerful terminal emulator with built-in SSH/Telnet client, connection manager, and serial terminal capabilities all in one polished interface.

The terminal excels in customization and productivity features, offering extensive theming, fully configurable shortcuts including multi-chord combinations, split panes, and persistent tab management. Its SSH client includes advanced features like X11 and port forwarding, jump host management, and agent forwarding, while the serial terminal provides saved connections and hex input/output modes. Tabby also supports direct file transfer via Zmodem and includes an encrypted container for SSH secrets.

Tabby is designed for power users, system administrators, and developers who need a feature-rich terminal experience with professional remote access capabilities. While it's not lightweight like Alacritty or ConEmu, it compensates with extensive functionality including a plugin ecosystem, web app availability, and even a portable mode on Windows. The project offers both stable releases and nightly builds, making it suitable for users who want cutting-edge features alongside reliability.

Installation

# via GitHub Releases
Download from https://github.com/Eugeny/tabby/releases/latest

# via Debian/Ubuntu Repository
See https://packagecloud.io/eugeny/tabby/install#bash-deb

# via RPM Repository
See https://packagecloud.io/eugeny/tabby/install#bash-rpm