Getting Started
Welcome to Kerminal - a modern, high-performance terminal emulator that combines the power of a full-featured local terminal with advanced SSH connection management.
What is Kerminal?
Kerminal is built with security-first architecture using Tauri (Rust) for native performance and Vue 3 for a responsive UI. It offers everything from basic terminal operations to complex SSH workflows with:
- 🔐 Encrypted profile management
- 🚇 SSH tunneling
- 🔄 Multi-device synchronization
- 🎬 Session recording & playback
Who is it for?
Kerminal is perfect for:
- Developers who need a reliable terminal with SSH management
- DevOps Engineers managing multiple servers and environments
- System Administrators requiring secure, organized SSH workflows
- Anyone who values security, organization, and productivity in their terminal
Quick Overview
Terminal Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Multiple Tabs | Work with multiple terminals simultaneously |
| Split Panes | Divide your workspace horizontally or vertically |
| WebGL Rendering | Hardware-accelerated terminal rendering |
| Unicode Support | Full Unicode 11 character support |
SSH Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Profile Management | Organize connections with groups and colors |
| Key Authentication | Support for SSH keys, certificates, and more |
| Port Forwarding | Local, remote, and dynamic SOCKS tunneling |
| Jump Hosts | Chain through multiple bastion hosts |
Next Steps
- Installation Guide - Install Kerminal on your system
- Features Overview - Explore all features in detail
- SSH Management - Learn about SSH profile management