Introduction
Ternux — a modern terminal emulator with SSH management, built with React and Tauri.
Ternux is a desktop terminal emulator and SSH management application built with React, TypeScript, and Tauri (Rust backend). It is a powerful, open-source alternative to tools like Tabby, designed for developers and system administrators who need a fast, beautiful, and organized terminal experience.
Why Ternux?
Multi-tab Terminal
Open local and SSH sessions side-by-side in named tabs with instant switching.
Connections Management
Organize all your SSH hosts into hierarchical groups and connect in one click.
Secure Vault
Store credentials encrypted with AES-256-GCM. No plain-text secrets on disk.
File Transfer
Dual-pane SFTP, S3, and local file browser with a background transfer queue.
Port Forwarding
Set up local, remote, and SOCKS5 tunnels from a dedicated UI panel.
Snippets
Save reusable shell commands and send them to any terminal with one click.
Key Highlights
- Tauri-powered — native window, no Electron bloat, OS-level security sandbox.
- AES-256-GCM vault — credentials are never stored in plain text.
- Theme system — dark, light, and system modes with color scheme palettes (Default, One Dark Pro).
- Spotlight search —
Cmd+K/Ctrl+Kpalette to find and open any connection instantly. - Fully keyboard-driven — all shortcuts are configurable in Settings → Shortcuts.
- Import from Tabby — migrate your existing connections with a single file import.