Master Tabby: Install and Use the Open‑Source Terminal with SSH & SFTP
This guide introduces Tabby, an open‑source cross‑platform terminal with built‑in SFTP, walks through downloading the appropriate installer, configuring SSH connections, transferring files via SFTP, and customizing the terminal’s appearance and shortcuts for efficient remote operations.
Tabby is an open‑source terminal connection tool on GitHub that has amassed over 56 K stars.
Key Features
Cross‑platform support for Windows, macOS (Intel and M1), and Linux.
Built‑in SFTP for file transfer with Linux systems.
Visually appealing terminal UI, easy to use, with extensive plugin support.
Installation Packages
The appropriate installer can be downloaded from the project's GitHub repository . For users who may encounter download restrictions, pre‑packed installers for major operating systems are also available via a shared cloud drive (reply “24626” to the Open‑Source Linux public account to receive the link).
SSH Connection Setup
To create a new SSH connection, open Settings, navigate to profiles&connections, and click New profile. Choose ssh connection, then fill in the terminal name, IP address, port, username, and password. After saving, the new profile appears in the list; click the run icon or the small square next to it to start the remote session.
SFTP Transfer Tool
Tabby includes an SFTP icon; clicking it opens the server’s directory tree. To download a file, select it on the server and confirm the save prompt. To upload, drag files into the desired directory or use the upload button in the top‑right corner.
Customization Settings
Tabby offers numerous terminal themes, font size adjustments, and common shortcut keys. Detailed configuration options are documented on the Tabby GitHub page.
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