Exploring Tabby: The 55K‑Star Open‑Source Terminal Emulator
Tabby is a cross‑platform, open‑source terminal emulator with built‑in SFTP support that lets you install the appropriate package, configure SSH connections, transfer files, and customize the UI, all demonstrated step‑by‑step with screenshots.
Tabby is an open‑source terminal emulator created by a foreign developer and has accumulated over 55 000 stars on GitHub.
Key features include:
Support for Windows, macOS (Intel and M1), and Linux with dedicated installers.
Built‑in SFTP capability for file transfer with Linux systems.
Visually appealing terminal UI, ease of use, and extensible plugins.
To install, locate the appropriate package on the GitHub releases page (e.g., v1.0.164) and download the installer for your OS. After installation, the default view opens a local terminal window (cmd on Windows, Terminal on macOS).
To create an SSH connection, open Settings, select profiles&connections, click New profile, choose ssh connection, and fill in the terminal name, IP address, port, username, and password. Save the profile, then launch it via the run icon or the small square selector.
Using the SFTP feature, click the SFTP icon in the toolbar. A file browser for the remote server appears; you can download files by selecting them and confirming the save dialog, or upload files by dragging them into the remote directory or using the upload button.
Tabby also offers various terminal themes, font size adjustments, and common shortcuts, which can be explored in the Settings section or on the project's GitHub repository.
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