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electerm

Electerm is a multi-protocol terminal and file manager client (SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, RDP, VNC, Spice, serial port) built with Electron, supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. It includes AI-assisted command suggestions, global hotkeys, file sync across devices, and deep-link URL support.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/electerm/electerm

14.4k

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1.2k

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JavaScript

Primary language

MIT

License (OSI-approved)

Key facts

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Field	Value
Repository	electerm/electerm
Owner	electerm
Primary language	JavaScript
License	MIT — OSI-approved
Stars	14.4k
Forks	1.2k
Open issues	309
Latest release	v3.15.110 (2026-07-07)
Last updated	2026-07-08
Source	https://github.com/electerm/electerm

What electerm is

JavaScript-based Electron application providing native terminal emulation and remote protocol clients across three major OS platforms. Features include SSH tunneling, Zmodem/Trzsz file transfer, proxy support, MCP widget integration, and local/cloud bookmark synchronization.

Quickstart

Get the electerm source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

terminalbash

1git clone https://github.com/electerm/electerm.git2cd electerm3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

Multi-protocol remote access consolidation

Replace separate SSH, RDP, VNC, and FTP clients with a single unified interface supporting SSH tunnels, global hotkey toggle, and persistent session management across Linux, macOS, and Windows.

DevOps and sysadmin workflows

Quick terminal access with AI-powered command suggestions, bookmark sync across devices via GitHub/Gitee/WebDAV, and support for serial port connections useful for embedded systems debugging.

File transfer and remote file editing

Double-click remote file editing for small files, native Zmodem and Trzsz support for reliable transfers over unstable connections, and transparent file manager UI.

Implementation considerations

Requires Node.js 24.x and npm/yarn for development builds; pre-built installers available for most platforms (Windows Store, Snap, Homebrew, deb/rpm repos).
AI features depend on external APIs (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Atlas Cloud); verify API availability and costs before enabling in production workflows.
SSH key + password auth supported; private key management is local-only. No integration with external secret stores (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager) noted.
Multi-language UI (14+ languages) reduces localization burden; verify language support for your user base.
309 open issues (as of data timestamp) suggest active backlog; review issue list for blockers relevant to your use case.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Requiring proprietary or commercial support SLA — Electerm is community-driven with volunteer maintenance. No official commercial support, warranty, or guaranteed SLA available.
Needing hardened compliance or security certification — No evidence of security audits, penetration testing, FIPS certification, or SOC 2 compliance in available data. Evaluate separately before use in regulated environments.
Operating in air-gapped or restricted network environments — Project includes cloud sync features and external AI integrations (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Atlas Cloud APIs). May require network restrictions or configuration review for highly sensitive deployments.
Enterprise multi-user centralized credential management — Electerm is a client desktop app without built-in LDAP, SAML, or centralized identity management. Not suitable for organizations needing server-side credential control at scale.

License & commercial use

MIT License (permissive). Allows commercial use, modification, and redistribution with attribution. No copyleft or viral clauses. Full license terms available in repository.

MIT permits commercial use without restriction. However, no commercial support, warranty, or indemnification provided by project maintainers. Use in commercial products is technically allowed but operationally unsupported; organizations must self-support or engage third-party vendors. Review your risk tolerance and internal policy on unmaintained OSS dependencies.

DEV.co evaluation signals

Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.

Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Adequate
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	Low
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

Local credential storage: private SSH keys stored locally without HSM or TPM integration noted. Network connections to external AI APIs (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Atlas Cloud) transmit data; review privacy policies. No evidence of security audit, fuzzing, or CVE disclosure process. Electron apps inherit Chromium security model; keep Electron dependencies updated. SSH/SFTP/RDP/VNC protocols handled by underlying libraries; verify versions for known CVEs. User is responsible for key security and connection validation.

Alternatives to consider

MobaXterm (Windows/Linux via WSL)

Commercial alternative with integrated SSH, RDP, VNC, X11, and security tools. Includes built-in support, but costs money and is closed-source.

PuTTY + FileZilla + VNC Viewer (separate tools)

Best-of-breed open-source tools for SSH, FTP, and VNC respectively. No unified UI but mature, audited, and lower dependency footprint than Electron.

OpenSSH + command-line tools (ssh, sftp, telnet, rdesktop, vncviewer)

Lightweight, portable, scriptable alternative for power users. No GUI, steeper learning curve, but maximum control and minimal overhead.

Software development agency

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electerm FAQ

Can I use electerm in a corporate environment without support?

Technically yes (MIT allows it), but understand it is community-maintained with no SLA or warranty. Plan for internal support, vendor engagement, or forking if mission-critical.

Does electerm work on Apple Silicon (ARM64) and Linux ARM systems?

Yes. README explicitly lists support for macOS arm64, Linux arm64/loong64, and Windows ARM64. Check pre-built binaries for your exact platform.

Can I sync my SSH bookmarks and sessions to my team?

Yes, via GitHub/Gitee secret gist, WebDAV, or custom server. Plan encryption/auth for sensitive credentials; bookmarks are stored locally by default.

Is electerm suitable for compliance-heavy industries (finance, healthcare)?

Unknown without security audit and certification. No evidence of HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2 compliance in available data. Requires separate security review before deployment.

Software developers & web developers for hire

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