Desktop control for SSH-heavy work

KaiTerm

A focused connection manager for real terminal sessions, split workspaces, reusable secrets, command actions, and local backup. Standard includes clusters, CSV import, basic proxy jumps, and capped fleet workflows. Pro adds AI assistance, unlimited fleet workflows, automation, failover, and encrypted sync.

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Protocols SSH, Mosh, SFTP, FTP

Workspace Tabs, splits, pop-out windows

Fleet workflows Clusters, runbooks, tunnels

Portability Local backup, Pro sync

What is inside

Practical terminal management, tuned for repeated operations.

Real terminal sessions

xterm.js and node-pty run local shells and remote sessions in the same tabbed workspace.

Split workspaces

Open horizontal or vertical splits, duplicate sessions, reorder tabs, and pop terminals into separate windows.

Reusable secrets

Keep usernames, passwords, private keys, and passphrases separate from connection profiles.

Connection options

Configure SSH flags, proxy jumps, Mosh prediction, SFTP behavior, and FTP mode. Pro adds port probing, host failover, and startup commands.

Editable shortcuts

Tune keyboard shortcuts for search, editing, splitting, copying, pasting, tab movement, and local terminals.

Sync and backup

Back up and restore locally with Standard, and import connections from CSV. Pro adds passkey access, client-side encrypted sync, and recovery workflows.

Clusters

Save split-tab or separate-tab groups, build runtime clusters, stagger launches, and target folders whose membership updates automatically.

SSH tunnels

Manage two local, remote, or dynamic forwards with Standard, including live status, automatic local ports, startup with KaiTerm, and optional URL opening. Pro removes the saved-tunnel limit.

Fleet Runbooks

Run two saved command workflows across hosts or folders with Standard, including controlled concurrency, cancellation, captured output, and per-host results. Pro removes the saved-runbook limit.

AI mode (Pro)

Pair an interactive SSH terminal with OpenAI, Grok, Gemini, or Ollama, analyze selected output, inspect risk-labeled commands, and approve every execution.

Command actions

Reuse local and remote command templates with variables, and keep local actions limited to Linux, macOS, Windows, or all desktop platforms. Pro adds before-connect local actions for SSH, Mosh, SFTP, and FTP, plus after-connect SSH and Mosh startup automation.

Update checks

Detect compatible GitHub releases, open the matching download, or skip a release without suppressing future versions.

Pricing

Use KaiTerm locally with Standard. Add Pro for AI and multi-host workflows.

Standard

Local app

Free

Local terminals, tabs, splits, and pop-out windows
SSH, Mosh, SFTP, and FTP connection profiles
Folder tree, saved and runtime clusters, reusable secrets, and local backup
Manual local and remote actions, plus editable shortcuts
CSV import and SSH/SFTP proxy jumps
Two managed tunnels and two Fleet Runbooks

Download Standard

AI, sync, and unlimited fleet workflows

Everything included with Standard
Passkey access, client-side encrypted sync, and recovery across devices
Unlimited Fleet Runbooks
Unlimited managed SSH tunnels
OpenAI, Grok, Gemini, and Ollama configurations with connection context, terminal selection analysis, and approved command execution
Startup automation, unique SOCKS ports, port probing, and host failover

Pro sync is encrypted client-side before it ever leaves your device. KaiTerm and our servers cannot read your saved secrets, keys, or passphrases.

Feature Standard Pro

Included with Standard and Pro

Local terminals, tabs, splits, and pop-outs Included Included

SSH, Mosh, SFTP, and FTP profiles with reusable secrets Included Included

Searchable folders, nested organization, and bulk connection updates Included Included

Saved and runtime clusters with folder membership and staggered launch Included Included

Manual local and remote command actions with template variables Included Included

CSV import plus local backup and restore Included Included

Limits and Pro upgrades

Fleet Runbooks with concurrency, cancellation, and per-host results Up to 2 Unlimited

Managed local, remote, and dynamic SSH tunnels Up to 2 Unlimited

Connection routing and resilience Proxy jumps Proxy jumps, unique SOCKS ports, port probing, and host failover

AI assistance with connection context, output analysis, and command approval Not included Included

Client-side encrypted sync with passkeys and recovery Not included Included

Startup automation with prompt detection and visible status Not included Included

Current interface

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KaiTerm connection tree and empty terminal workspace.

KaiTerm cluster opened as balanced terminal splits.

KaiTerm command template variable reference.

KaiTerm account, encrypted sync, backup, restore, and import settings.

KaiTerm connection tree with two SSH connections selected and a persistent selection count.

KaiTerm context menu for opening, bulk editing, or deleting selected connections.

KaiTerm connection context menu with start, SFTP, edit, clone, and delete actions.

KaiTerm folder context menu with connection creation, rename, cluster launch, bulk edit, and delete actions.

KaiTerm terminal context menu with clipboard, SFTP, action, split, cluster, pop-out, reset, and exit controls.

Get KaiTerm

Download the desktop app.

Release files are published from the public GitHub release repository. Choose the package for your operating system, or browse releases.

Linux Linux Choose a portable app, Debian package, or archive.

AppImage DEB Flatpak RPM SNAP tar.gz

Windows Windows Use the installer or the standalone portable executable.

Setup EXE Portable EXE

macOS macOS Choose the DMG installer or the ZIP archive.

DMG ZIP

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