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Find the right host quickly
Use folders, protocol labels, keyboard navigation, and filtering to keep a large connection inventory manageable.
Desktop control for SSH-heavy work
KaiTerm
A focused connection manager for real terminal sessions, split workspaces, clusters, reusable secrets, command automation, local backup, and Pro encrypted sync.
Protocols
SSH, Mosh, SFTP, FTP
Workspace
Tabs, splits, pop-out windows
Automation
Startup and manual actions
Portability
Local backup, Pro sync
Connection inventory to shell
Keep the tree, terminals, clusters, and actions in one desktop surface.
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Launch repeat layouts
Save clusters as split panes or separate tabs, then stagger startup so multi-host sessions open calmly.
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Run the same commands without rebuilding context
Store local, remote, and hybrid action templates, attach them to connections, and expand reusable variables at runtime.
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 proxy jumps, SSH flags, Mosh prediction, SFTP behavior, FTP mode, and startup commands.
Editable shortcuts
Tune keyboard shortcuts for search, editing, splitting, copying, pasting, tab movement, and local terminals.
Sync and backup
Restore local backups for free, then upgrade for encrypted sync and bulk CSV imports.
Pricing
Use KaiTerm locally for free. Add Pro when your workflow spans machines.
Local app
$0
- Local terminals, tabs, splits, and pop-out windows
- SSH, Mosh, SFTP, and FTP connection profiles
- Folder tree, search, reusable secrets, and local backup
- Manual command actions and editable shortcuts
Cloud workflow
- Encrypted cloud sync across devices
- Unlimited saved clusters
- CSV import for connection migrations
- Startup automation and advanced proxy workflows
Current interface
Screenshots from the KaiTerm desktop app.
Get KaiTerm
Download the desktop app.
Release files are published as static assets. Choose the package for your operating system, or browse the release directory.