tabby

Introducing Tabby: A Versatile Terminal Emulator

Tabby is an adaptable terminal emulator designed for Windows 10, macOS, and Linux. It provides users with a highly configurable platform, fulfilling the roles of a terminal emulator, SSH, and serial client. Tabby is particularly appealing to those managing remote environments or seeking alternatives to standard terminals like Windows' conhost or PuTTY for more advanced features and customization.

Key Features of Tabby

Terminal Features

Tabby includes a variety of features that enhance the terminal experience:

VT220 Terminal: It extends the functionality of older terminal types.
Split Panes: Users can open multiple nested split panes within the terminal.
Custom Layout: Tabs can be placed on any side of the window for personalized organization.
Quake Console: An optional dockable window that can be summoned with a global hotkey.
Visual Features: Supports font ligatures and various theming and color schemes.
User-Friendly Features: Includes bracketed paste, multiline paste warnings, and customizable shell profiles.

SSH Client

Tabby's SSH client supports:

Connection Manager: Manages SSH2 connections efficiently.
Port Forwarding: Supports X11 and port forwarding.
Host Management: Manages jump hosts automatically.
Agent Forwarding: Compatible with Pageant and Windows native OpenSSH Agent.
Login Scripts: Allows automation of routine login procedures.

Serial Terminal

The serial terminal functionality offers:

Saved Connections: Easy access to frequently used serial connections.
Hexdump Support: Optional hex byte-by-byte input and output viewing.
Automatic Connection Handling: Devices are reconnected automatically if disrupted.

Portability and Plugins

Tabby can function as a portable application on Windows, requiring only a 'data' folder alongside the executable.

Plugins

The plugin system is a standout feature, allowing users to enhance Tabby's functionality with easy integration:

Plugins can connect to Docker containers, modify terminal tab titles, quickly send commands, and more.
There are plugins for saving output, syncing configuration, and even altering the terminal's aesthetics.

Customization and Themes

Tabby supports a collection of themes, providing users the ability to alter the look and feel of the interface, ranging from soothing pastels to themes inspired by other platforms like Hyper or VS Code.

Community and Contribution

With an open invitation for contributions, the project encourages users to submit pull requests and develop plugins. Detailed documentation is provided for those interested in advancing the Tabby project.