Tabby
A modern terminal emulator with integrated SSH and serial connections
Download Tabby
Installer for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Macs (.dmg)
Other downloads (3)
Getting a "can't verify the developer" warning?
If you see a warning on first launch, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway". Open source software usually isn't signed with an Apple developer certificate, which is normal.
Clicking "Download" takes you to a source confirmation page first; the download starts after confirmation.
About Tabby
A terminal for a more modern age
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Risk notice
This project is published by the open-source community. The signing status of the installation packages is not clearly indicated on this page. On first run, your system may show a security warning, and you will need to decide whether to trust it accordingly.
Who it's for
- Developers and operations personnel who need to manage multiple SSH connections
- Engineers who frequently use serial ports for hardware debugging
- Advanced users who want to customize the terminal appearance and keyboard shortcuts
- Users who need a consistent terminal experience across platforms
- Users who want modern terminal features such as split panes and tabs
Who it's not for
- Users who are extremely sensitive to memory usage (Tabby is not a lightweight terminal)
- Users who only need minimal basic command-line functionality
- Users who are unwilling to configure or learn new tools
Install guide
Installation Guide
Choose the appropriate package based on your operating system and CPU architecture.
Windows
- 64-bit systems: Download
tabby-1.0.235-setup-x64.exe - ARM64 systems: Download
tabby-1.0.235-setup-arm64.exe - Portable version: Download
tabby-1.0.235-portable-x64.ziportabby-1.0.235-portable-arm64.zip. After extraction, runTabby.exedirectly (extract to the same directory and create adatafolder to preserve settings).
Installation steps: Run the downloaded .exe file, follow the prompts to complete installation, then launch Tabby from the Start menu.
macOS
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2, etc.): Download
tabby-1.0.235-macos-arm64.dmg - Intel processors: Download
tabby-1.0.235-macos-x86_64.dmg
Installation steps: Open the .dmg file and drag the Tabby icon to the Applications folder. When opening for the first time, if the system warns "cannot open because it is from an unidentified developer," go to "System Settings → Privacy & Security" and click "Open Anyway," or right-click the app and select "Open."
Linux
Choose based on your distribution:
- Debian/Ubuntu:
tabby-1.0.235-linux-x64.deb(or arm64 versiontabby-1.0.235-linux-arm64.deb) - RPM-based:
tabby-1.0.235-linux-x64.rpm(or arm64 versiontabby-1.0.235-linux-arm64.rpm) - Arch Linux:
tabby-1.0.235-linux-x64.pacman(or arm64 versiontabby-1.0.235-linux-arm64.pacman) - Generic: Download
tabby-1.0.235-linux-x64.AppImage(make it executable and run), or extracttabby-1.0.235-linux-x64.tar.gz.
Note: ARM 32-bit users can download the tabby-1.0.235-linux-armv7l.* files.
Common Issues
- macOS says "cannot open because it is from an unidentified developer": Follow the steps above to allow it in System Settings, or use
xattr -cr /Applications/Tabby.appto clear the quarantine attribute. - Linux missing dependencies: For .deb or .rpm packages, use the package manager to automatically install dependencies; AppImage may require FUSE support.
- Where are config files located: Tabby saves config under the user directory (Windows:
%APPDATA%\Tabby, macOS/Linux:~/.config/tabby). Portable version uses thedatafolder.
FAQ
Is Tabby free software?
Yes, Tabby is open source under the MIT license and completely free to use.
Which operating systems are supported?
Tabby supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. This page provides the corresponding installation packages.
How do I update to a new version?
The app will detect updates and notify you. You can also manually download the latest version from the GitHub Releases page.
How do I choose the correct installation package when downloading?
First confirm your system (Windows/macOS/Linux) and CPU architecture (x64/arm64/armv7l), then refer to the corresponding file names in the installation guide.