Desktop control for SSH-heavy work

KaiTerm

A focused connection manager for real terminal sessions, split workspaces, reusable secrets, command actions, local backup, and Pro clusters, automation, failover, and encrypted sync.

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Protocols SSH, Mosh, SFTP, FTP

Workspace Tabs, splits, pop-out windows

Automation Manual actions, Pro startup

Portability Local backup, Pro sync

Connection inventory to shell

Keep the tree, terminals, and actions in one desktop surface.

KaiTerm connection tree with folders and saved SSH connections.

Find the right host quickly

Use folders, protocol labels, keyboard navigation, and filtering to keep a large connection inventory manageable.

KaiTerm cluster editor for launching grouped connections.

Launch repeat layouts

With Pro, save clusters as split panes or separate tabs, then stagger startup so multi-host sessions open calmly.

Run the same commands without rebuilding context

Store local and remote action templates, attach them to connections, and use Pro hybrid actions for generated remote commands.

What is inside

Practical terminal management, tuned for repeated operations.

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Real terminal sessions

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

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Split workspaces

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

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Reusable secrets

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

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Connection options

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

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Editable shortcuts

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

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Sync and backup

Restore local backups with Standard, then upgrade for encrypted sync and bulk CSV imports.

Pricing

Use KaiTerm locally with Standard. Add Pro for team-scale workflows.

Standard

Local app

Local terminals, tabs, splits, and pop-out windows
SSH, Mosh, SFTP, and FTP connection profiles
Folder tree, search, reusable secrets, and local backup
Manual local and remote actions, plus editable shortcuts

Download Standard

Pro

Cloud workflow

Encrypted cloud sync across devices
Saved and runtime clusters with staggered launch
CSV import for connection migrations
Startup automation, hybrid actions, proxy jumps, SOCKS ports, port probing, and host failover

Feature Standard Pro

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

SSH, Mosh, SFTP, FTP profiles, secrets, and local backup Included Included

Manual local and remote command actions Included Included

Saved clusters, runtime terminal clusters, and staggered launch Not included Included

Encrypted cloud sync and CSV import Not included Included

Startup automation and hybrid actions Not included Included

Proxy jumps, unique SOCKS proxy ports, port probing, and comma-separated host failover Not included Included

Current interface

Screenshots from the KaiTerm desktop app.

KaiTerm single terminal session. — Single terminal session

KaiTerm split terminal workspace. — Split terminal workspace

KaiTerm connection editor. — Connection editor

KaiTerm cluster editor. — Cluster editor (Pro)

KaiTerm appearance settings. — Appearance and tree colors

KaiTerm terminal settings. — Terminal preferences

KaiTerm reusable secrets settings. — Reusable secrets

KaiTerm sync and backup settings. — Sync and backup

Get KaiTerm

Download the desktop app.

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