# Tabby

A free, open-source, highly configurable terminal with an integrated SSH client, serial terminal, and plugin system, for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://tabby.sh/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, Direct, GitHub
- **Requirements:** macOS; specific minimum version not published on the current homepage — check the GitHub releases page for the current build’s requirements.
- **Maker:** Eugene Pankov

## Kitsmith's take

The pick for people who want one terminal app that also replaces a separate SSH/serial client: a full connection manager with SFTP/Zmodem transfers, port forwarding, and an encrypted secrets vault, alongside the usual split panes and theming. Free and open source (MIT license) with no paid tier, maintained by Eugene Pankov under the GitHub handle "Eugeny." Previously named "Terminus" before a rename.

## Features

- **Integrated SSH client:** Full SSH2 connection manager with SFTP/Zmodem file transfer, X11 and port forwarding, jump hosts, and agent forwarding.
- **Serial terminal:** Multiple connection profiles with text, readline, and byte-by-byte input modes, plus hexdump output.
- **Plugin system:** Extensible via JavaScript plugins, with CSS-customizable themes and included color schemes.

## FAQ

**Is Tabby free?**

Yes — free and open source under the MIT license, with no paid tier.

**Was Tabby previously called something else?**

Yes, it was formerly named Terminus before its rename to Tabby.

**Who makes Tabby?**

Eugene Pankov (GitHub handle "Eugeny"), with community contributions.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/tabby/