A cross-platform terminal app
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A powerful and stylish open source, cross-platform terminal application.
Defined on its GitHub page as a "terminal for a more modern age," Tabby is a free and open source terminal application that is highly customizable and packed with useful features. It is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Tabby can be used for local shells, serial connections, SSH, and Telnet. Tabby's official website [1] demonstrates a strong focus on design and attention to detail.
Given Tabby's extensive feature set, this overview will focus on its key characteristics and main functionalities. I will explore connection profiles, advanced history, smart features, synchronization across multiple devices, and installing additional plugins. The project, including its source code, is hosted on GitHub [2]. Through the repository's various sections, users can access documentation, seek help on the forum, request new features, or review known issues.
Installation and Setup
To install Tabby on Ubuntu Linux, start by downloading the .deb package from the official Tabby website. Once the download is complete, open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the file is saved. Use the following command to install the package:
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