Termius is a commercial SSH and SFTPSFTPSSH File Transfer Protocol, a file transfer standard built on top of SSH that provides encrypted upload, download, and remote file management; cyber tools use it to move files or exfiltrate data over an authenticated, encrypted channel. client that runs as a desktop application for managing and connecting to remote hosts. It is built for engineers and administrators who work across many servers and need to organize connections into workspaces, group hosts, and configure session details like environment variables passed over SSH. Team credential sharing is part of its scope, which points it at teams managing shared infrastructure access rather than individual users on a single machine. It sits in the secure-access category alongside other SSH clients, distinguished by its host-organization and workspace features rather than by naming a specific rival. Authentication is being consolidated: MultiKey is being sunset in favor of SSH ID or another method, with a hard cutoff of October 15, 2026 for migration. With 45 releases in the tracked window and one shipped this week, the project is under active, frequent development.
Termius publishes no documentation we track, so the description
above is written from general knowledge rather than the vendor's own
words.
Which of my dozens of servers do I actually need to reconnect to right now?
groups hosts into workspaces so a set of related connections opens together instead of being found and clicked one at a time
Where did I leave off on the set of hosts I was working across yesterday?
lets a selection of hosts be added to an existing workspace from the same screen they're managed on, so a working set persists across sessions
How do I get the same environment variables into a session every time without retyping them?
passes configured environment variables over the SSH session itself, with server-side rules determining which ones are accepted
Can my team reach shared infrastructure without everyone holding their own copy of the credentials?
supports shared credential access across a team, so hosts can be reached without distributing individual keys or passwords per person
Do I need a paid plan to chain through a jump host or forward an agent?
makes proxying, agent forwarding, host chains, and serial connections available on the free tier, so those connection paths aren't gated behind payment
Built from Termius's releases, docs, README and our own runs.
“Seen” marks the month we first spotted a release the vendor didn't date.
Group names and tags are our labels.
+SSH authentication methodsshippedThe tool supports multiple authentication methods for SSH connections, including SSH ID; the legacy MultiKey method is being removed on October 15, 2026.29 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Oct 2021▸
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Adds support for FIDO2 keys in SSH ID authentication
2026 · Sep 2026
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Sunsetting MultiKey authentication; it will no longer be available after October 15, 2026.
2026 · Sep 2026
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MultiKey is being sunset and will no longer be available after October 15, 2026; migrate to SSH ID or another authentication method before that date.
9.42.2 (2026-08-03) · Aug 2026
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MultiKey authentication will no longer be available after October 15, 2026 — migrate to SSH ID or another authentication method before that date.
9.42.2 (2026-07-29) · Jul 2026
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Added the ability to remove SSH ID
9.39.0 (2026-05-28) · May 2026
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Added support for ML-DSA key generation and authentication (requires server-side ML-DSA support).
9.37.0 (2026-02-09) · Feb 2026
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example
Remove an unused SSH identity key to clean up your connection settings.$ Steps: In the Termius UI, navigate to the SSH IDs section and delete the specific ID you no longer need.
9.39.0 (2026-05-28) · May 2026
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Enable path and history command autocomplete in your local terminal session.$ Enable Autocomplete (beta) in Settings → Terminal → Autocomplete.
2023 · Dec 2023
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Enable TOTP MFA for an account to require a time-based code during login.$ Steps: Open Settings > Security > Two-Factor Authentication and select 'TOTP'.
2021 · Dec 2021
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+Local Terminal AutocompleteshippedThe tool provides autocomplete for paths, directories, and history commands within the local terminal interface.9 releases · first seen May 2023▸
Also counts toward: Command-line interface
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Support for ANSI OSC 52 for better copy-paste experience in the terminal
2025 · Dec 2025
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Adds ANSI OSC 52 support for copy-paste functionality in the terminal.
9.31.4 · Sep 2025
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Enables hotkey processing through the Autocomplete Helium input field
9.17.1 · Mar 2025
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Helium Autocomplete can now fill passwords in the terminal
9.14.0 · Feb 2025
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Added the ability to paste commands using the Tab key
9.13.0 · Jan 2025
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Helium Autocomplete now provides file and folder path suggestions
9.13.0 · Jan 2025
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+Free-tier connection featuresshippedProxy, agent forwarding, host chains, and serial connections are available at no cost in version 10.1.7 releases · 1 other source · first seen Mar 2022▸
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Makes proxy, agent forwarding, host chains, and serial connections available for free in version 10.1
2026 · Sep 2026
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Adds serial port connection support at no cost
10.1.0 (2026-09-21) · Sep 2026
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Unlocks host chaining capabilities for free accounts
10.1.0 (2026-09-21) · Sep 2026
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Proxy, Agent Forwarding, Host Chains, and Serial connections are now available on the free tier.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄
10.1.0 (2026-09-21) · Sep 2026
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Makes proxy connections available without a paid subscription
10.1.0 (2026-09-21) · Sep 2026
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Enables SSH agent forwarding for all users
10.1.0 (2026-09-21) · Sep 2026
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example
Configure a serial connection directly in the GUI without needing a premium account.$ In the Termius client, create a new host entry and select 'Serial' as the protocol type under the free tier plan.
10.1.0 (2026-09-21) · Sep 2026
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+Keyboard navigation shortcutsshippedUsers can trigger actions, such as connecting to hosts or groups, using keyboard keys like Enter without relying on mouse clicks.7 releases · 1 other source · first seen Jul 2021▸
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Improved hotkey support for workspaces: Cmd+S/Ctrl+S to save changes, Cmd+/Ctrl+. to toggle terminal side panel, Cmd+Shift+M/Ctrl+Shift+M to switch Focus/Split modes, and Cmd+Option+arrows/Ctrl+Alt+arrows to switch terminals in the workspace.
9.37.0 (2026-02-09) · Feb 2026
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Introduces the command palette feature with shortcuts CTRL+K/CMD+K, CTRL+J/CMD+J, and CTRL+T/CMD+T (v9.0.0)
2024 · Dec 2024
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Introducing the command palette feature accessible via CTRL+K/CMD+K, with quick jump (CTRL+J/CMD+J) and new connection (CTRL+T/CMD+T) shortcuts.
9.0.0 · Jul 2024
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Adds Cmd+S / Ctrl+S shortcut to open the new terminal side panel for snippet execution, command history, and appearance changes
8.8.2 · Dec 2023
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Tab key now navigates autocomplete suggestions when Autocomplete (beta) is enabled in Settings → Terminal.
8.5.0, 8.5.1 · Nov 2023
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Adds Cmd+S (Mac) / Ctrl+S (PC) shortcut to open an inline side panel for changing terminal colors and fonts without leaving the session
7.58.0, 7.58.1 · Mar 2023
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example
Customize the workspace shortcut keys for saving, toggling panels, and switching terminals.$ In Termius > Settings > Shortcuts
9.37.0 (2026-02-09) · Feb 2026
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+Terminal ThemesshippedUsers can apply pre-defined visual themes to the terminal interface.7 releases · first seen Dec 2023▸
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Two new terminal themes introduced: Flexoki Dark and Light
2025 · Dec 2025
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Two new terminal themes were introduced: Flexoki Dark and Light
9.32.2 · Oct 2025
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Introduces six new terminal color themes: Kanagawa Wave, Kanagawa Dragon, Kanagawa Lotus, Hacker Blue, Hacker Green, and Hacker Red.
9.7.0 · Sep 2024
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Adds three new terminal themes: Night Owl, Light Owl, and Aura.
9.0.0 · Jul 2024
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Added three new terminal themes: Cobalt2, Octocat Dark, and Octocat Light
8.12.1 · May 2024
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Three new terminal themes were introduced: Peach Fresh, 1984 Dark, and 1984 Light
8.9.7 · Feb 2024
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+Character set (Charset) supportshippedThe tool supports configuring and using different character sets for terminal sessions.5 releases · 1 other source · first seen Apr 2019▸
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Adds linux and vt100 as selectable options for the terminal type setting in Terminal Settings
9.37.3 (4) (2026-03-09) · Mar 2026
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Adds default UTF-8 locale for the local terminal
2023 · Dec 2023
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Force a VT100 emulation for legacy mainframe or vintage terminal compatibility$ In the Host settings, navigate to Terminal > Terminal Type and select 'vt100'
9.37.3 (4) (2026-03-09) · Mar 2026
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+Terminal snippets managementshippedUsers can manage snippets from the terminal side panel, including removing them.5 releases · first seen Jun 2021▸
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Adds the ability to remove snippets from the terminal side panel
2026 · Sep 2026
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Helium Autocomplete now suggests snippets during connection configuration
9.15.1 · Feb 2025
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Added the ability to edit snippets from the side panel in a terminal
9.13.0 · Jan 2025
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Snippet sharing: team owners and editors can share their snippets with the whole team
2021 · Dec 2021
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Enables team owners and editors to share snippets with the whole team via Snippet sharing.
7.14.0 · Jun 2021
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+Workspace management from Hosts screenshippedSelected hosts can be opened in a new workspace or added to an existing one directly from the Hosts screen context menu.5 releases · first seen Dec 2020▸
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Adds the ability to open selected hosts in a new workspace or add them to an open one directly from the Hosts screen context menu.
9.42.2 (2026-08-03) · Aug 2026
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Hosts screen context menu now supports opening selected hosts in a new workspace or adding them to an existing one
9.42.2 (2026-08-03) · Aug 2026
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Open selected hosts in a new workspace or add them to an existing one directly from the Hosts screen context menu.
9.42.2 (2026-07-29) · Jul 2026
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Enables hotkey processing through the Autocomplete Helium input field
9.17.1 · Mar 2025
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Adds an Editor role for teams that lets editors add, edit, and delete hosts inside shared groups.
7.3.2 · Dec 2020
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+Known hosts synchronizationshippedKnown hosts entries are automatically synchronized across separate sessions to maintain consistent access control.5 releases · first seen Jun 2019▸
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Adds Team Vault to share keys, identities, port forwarding rules, and known hosts across the team
2023 · Dec 2023
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Adds import of known hosts from ~/.ssh/known_hosts file and ability to convert them to Hosts
2023 · Dec 2023
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Adds ability to convert a known host into the Host in Termius to streamline connection setup.
7.59.5 · May 2023
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Adds import of the known hosts from the ~/.ssh/known_hosts file to sync external SSH trust data.
7.59.5 · May 2023
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Added synchronization of known hosts across sessions.
4.7.2 · Jun 2019
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+Persistent Session Logs ManagementshippedUsers can save specific host session logs to prevent overwrites, add descriptive comments, and search through saved log history.4 releases · first seen Nov 2025▸
Enhanced session log management: save selected logs to prevent overwrites and add comments
2025 · Dec 2025
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Adds the ability to save selected session logs per host so they are not overwritten on subsequent connections
9.33.0 · Nov 2025
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Allows adding comments to saved session logs to describe their context
9.33.0 · Nov 2025
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+Snippet PackagesshippedUsers can organize snippets into one-level groups to simplify management.3 releases · 1 other source · first seen May 2022▸
Also counts toward: Built-in AI assistant
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Removed auto-update to new versions; updates now need to be initiated manually.
2025 · Dec 2025
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Adds AI-assisted snippet generation via natural language description in the terminal
2023 · Dec 2023
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Snippet Packages allows organizing snippets into one-level groups to simplify management
7.41.2 · May 2022
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example
Generate a terminal command snippet instantly using AI by describing the desired action in natural language.$ In the terminal side panel, use the 'Create Snippet' feature and describe what the command should do.
2023 · Dec 2023
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+Bulk operations supportshippedThe tool allows users to perform actions on multiple items simultaneously across various lists such as hosts, port forwarding rules, snippets, known hosts, and keys.4 releases · first seen Jul 2021▸
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Enables free multi-host execution for snippets, allowing commands to run simultaneously across selected servers
9.25.0 · Jul 2025
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Adds ability to run snippets on multiple hosts simultaneously
8.4.0 · Oct 2023
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Team editors gain the ability to share and unshare groups, matching team owner permissions
7.33.1 · Feb 2022
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Adds multi-selection capability to the Hosts, Port Forwarding, Snippets, Known Hosts, and Keychain screens.
7.16.0 · Jul 2021
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+Manual Update InitiationshippedThe tool allows users to control when updates are installed by removing auto-update capabilities and requiring manual initiation.3 releases · first seen Sep 2025▸
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Removed auto-update to new versions; updates now need to be initiated manually.
2025 · Dec 2025
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Updates now need to be initiated manually; auto-update removed
2025 · Dec 2025
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Changes update behavior to require manual initiation, removing auto-update capability.
9.31.4 · Sep 2025
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+Modern Key Exchange Algorithm SupportshippedThe tool supports modern post-quantum key exchange methods such as mlkem768x25519-sha256 and the mlkem suite for OpenSSH compatibility.3 releases · first seen Jul 2025▸
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Added support for the mlkem512-sha256, mlkem768-sha256, and mlkem1024-sha384 key exchange (KEX) methods
2025 · Dec 2025
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mlkem512-sha256, mlkem768-sha256, and mlkem1024-sha384 key exchange methods now supported (requires OpenSSH OQS-v9+ server)
9.28.0 · Aug 2025
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Adds mlkem768x25519-sha256 key exchange (KEX) method support for OpenSSH 9.9+
9.25.0 · Jul 2025
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+Shared terminal sessionsshippedUsers can see who is connected to shared servers and join their terminal sessions collaboratively.3 releases · first seen Nov 2022▸
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New Multiplayer (Terminal Sharing) with enhanced UX, control management, split view support, and participant list
2025 · Dec 2025
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Adds Team Vault to share keys, identities, port forwarding rules, and known hosts with the team
8.0.0 · Jun 2023
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Adds Shared connections feature allowing users to see who is connected to shared servers and join their terminal sessions collaboratively
7.52.0 · Nov 2022
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+Detached terminal windowshippedUsers can open the terminal interface in a separate, independent window outside the main application frame.3 releases · first seen Jun 2019▸
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Split View now supports up to 16 sessions with resizable panes
7.49.0 · Oct 2022
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Added Open in New Window option to launch Termius in a separate OS window
7.45.1 · Jul 2022
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Added the ability to open the terminal in a separate window.
4.7.2 · Jun 2019
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+CSV host import with credentialsshippedHosts can be imported from CSV files with usernames and passwords specified inline.2 releases · first seen Dec 2020▸
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Allows specifying usernames and passwords when importing hosts from CSV files
2026 · Sep 2026
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Allows team members to save their own credentials for shared hosts and groups.
7.3.2 · Dec 2020
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+Environment variable configuration for SSH sessionsshippedUsers can configure, pass, and verify environment variables in remote SSH sessions, with support for server-side AcceptEnv rules.1 release · 1 other source · first seen Dec 2025▸
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Adds Environment Variable injection for sessions without cost
9.34.8 · Dec 2025
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docs
- [Environment variables](https://docs.termius.com/terminal/environment-variables.md): This page explains how to configure, pass, and verify environment variables in remote SSH sessions, including server-side AcceptEnv rules.
docs update · Aug 2026
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+Free Tier Broadcast ExecutionshippedBroadcast mode for executing commands across multiple hosts is available to users on the Starter plan.2 releases · first seen Mar 2025▸
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Running snippets on multiple hosts is now free
2025 · Dec 2025
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Enables Broadcast mode for users on the Starter plan
9.17.1 · Mar 2025
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+Workspace Template PersistenceshippedUsers can save and restore local terminal states within workspace templates to preserve development environments alongside remote connections.2 releases · first seen Oct 2025▸
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Local terminals can be saved in workspace templates
2025 · Dec 2025
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Local terminals can now be saved in workspace templates, allowing you to preserve your local development environment alongside remote connections
9.32.2 · Oct 2025
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+Connection tag managementshippedUsers can edit and remove connection tags to organize and categorize host connections.2 releases · first seen Jun 2019▸
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Adds Autocomplete Helium for converting text into shell commands using AI
9.9.0 · Dec 2024
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Added ability to edit and remove connection tags.
4.7.2 · Jun 2019
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+SFTP panel state persistenceshippedThe order of items in the SFTP panel is preserved and restored between sessions for workflow continuity.2 releases · first seen Jun 2019▸
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Adds Broadcast Input feature to send hotkeys and escape sequences to all Split View panes
2023 · Dec 2023
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SFTP panel item order is now saved between sessions.
4.7.2 · Jun 2019
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+SFTP session recovery promptsshippedThe tool detects disconnected SFTP sessions and offers options to reconnect.2 releases · first seen Jul 2021▸
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Adds ability to change vault while creating a PF rule via the PF Wizard
2023 · Dec 2023
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Adds a re-connection prompt for disconnected SFTP sessions.
7.16.0 · Jul 2021
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+Verbose connection loggingshippedThe tool provides detailed logs of connection events to aid in troubleshooting connectivity issues.2 releases · first seen Oct 2021▸
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Adds the ability to record and view session logs
7.36.0 · Mar 2022
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Adds verbose connection logs to troubleshoot connection errors
7.23.2 · Oct 2021
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+Connection Security FingerprintingshippedThe connection flow uses SHA256 fingerprints for host verification, replacing the previous MD5 standard.1 release · first seen Oct 2025▸
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Replaced MD5 fingerprints by SHA256 fingerprints in connection flow
9.32.2 · Oct 2025
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+Session Log SynchronizationshippedThe latest terminal session logs are synced across devices and shared with team members for collaborative troubleshooting.1 release · first seen Jun 2025▸
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Adds Logs feature to view the latest terminal session on any host, synced across devices and shared with your team
9.21.2 · Jun 2025
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+Port Forwarding ManagementshippedUsers can perform management tasks on port forwarding rules, including duplication.1 release · first seen Dec 2024▸
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Adds ability to duplicate port forwarding rules (v9.8.5)
2024 · Dec 2024
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+Vault ManagementshippedUsers can manage vaults and set permissions for team members directly within the application.1 release · first seen Dec 2024▸
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Adds biometric key support on Windows via Windows Hello APIs (v8.11.0)
2024 · Dec 2024
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+Automatic SSH ReconnectshippedThe tool automatically attempts to restore an SSH session if the connection is lost.1 release · first seen Dec 2023▸
+Broadcast Input in Split ViewshippedUsers can send hotkeys and escape sequences to all panes in a Split View session simultaneously.1 release · first seen May 2023▸
release
Adds the ability to send hotkeys and escape sequences to all Split View panes via the Broadcast Input feature
7.59.0-1 · May 2023
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+Terminal keyword highlightingshippedThe tool highlights specific keywords such as Error, Warning, and Info in the terminal output, with configurable settings.1 release · first seen Oct 2022▸
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Adds keyword highlighting for Error, Warning, Info, and other keywords, configurable via Preferences > Terminal
7.50.0 · Oct 2022
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+SFTP download/upload interfaceshippedUsers can open files directly within the SFTP panel for uploading or downloading.1 release · first seen Nov 2021▸
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Added an option to open file for SFTP with download/upload
7.27.0 · Nov 2021
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+Group bulk connectionshippedUsers can initiate connections to all hosts within a selected group with a single action.1 release · first seen Jun 2021▸
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Adds one-click connection to all hosts in a group.
7.14.0 · Jun 2021
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+Feedback submission channelshippedUsers can submit feedback to the development team directly through the application interface.1 release · first seen Feb 2021▸
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Adds a new way to share feedback with the Termius team directly from the app.
7.5.2 · Feb 2021
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+File drag-and-drop into terminalshippedUsers can drag and drop files directly from the host system into an active terminal session.1 release · first seen Jun 2019▸
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Added drag-and-drop support for files into the terminal session.
4.7.2 · Jun 2019
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+Terminal scroll-back buffer size configurationshippedUsers can configure or benefit from an increased terminal scroll-back buffer size to view more history.1 release · first seen Apr 2019▸
+Vault and Access OrganizationdocumentedUsers can organize infrastructure access using core concepts including Vaults, Groups, Hosts, Keychain, and Terminal to manage team permissions and hierarchy.1 other source▸
docs
This page introduces the core concepts of Termius, including Vaults, Groups, Hosts, Keychain, and Terminal, and explains how they work together to organize infrastructure access.
seen Sep 2026
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release, a line is our summary of a dated release. Under
docs, it is quoted from the tool's own documentation or
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Score card
Shipping velocityreleases a month, last 12 months
Documentation qualityrelease-notes rubric, 0–100
Breaking-change disciplinehow rarely a release breaks users, and notice given
Maintenance riskquiet time against its own cadence, maintainers
Innovation & surfacenew capabilities, API and MCP surface
Five scores for Termius, each built from the releases, notes and API history this site tracks — and, on Researcher and Business, where it stands among every measured tool in its category and how that has moved.
Each score is 0–100 on a published rubric, derived from data this site already shows.
A dimension we cannot measure says so — it is never scored 0 and never enters a rank.
How this is scored
Shipping velocity — releases a month over the last 12 months, on a log scale where 16 a month scores 100. Needs 3 releases in the window.
Documentation quality — the release-notes rubric published on the analytics page, unchanged.
Breaking-change discipline — the share of releases carrying a breaking change (none scores 100, half or more scores 0). Only projects that label breaking changes are measured: a clean record cannot be told from an unlabelled one.
Maintenance risk — quiet time measured against the tool's own release cadence (quiet longer than 90 days and three typical gaps scores 0), plus the number of active maintainers and whether contributors are growing, where known. Higher is lower risk.
Innovation & surface — new capabilities in the feature ledger this year, API and MCP operations added, and the share of commits that are features: the mean of whichever we hold.
Community health (open-source tools only) — each is a direction, not a size: contributors this year against last, the bus factor now against a year ago, and issues closed per issue opened, where steady scores 50, doubled 100 and halved 0; plus the median time to a maintainer's first reply (an hour scores about 100, a month or more 0). A commercial card has no repository and carries none of the four.
Documented delivery (commercial tools) — when a vendor's documented new capabilities have slowed against its own baseline, that counts against the overall standing as heavily as two low dimensions. Steady delivery, or too little history to judge, leaves the standing alone; it is never a sixth score.
Open-source tools are scored on repository signals; commercial tools on their published changelog. Ranks compare tools within one category and one profile and need at least five measured peers; the overall standing needs three ranked dimensions. Best-in-breed or consolidator is a shape, not a quality, and is never scored.
Release-note detail over time
See how much detail Termius puts in its release notes, quarter by quarter, and compare it with tracked tools in the same category. This history uses up to ten retained, reviewed notes per tool; sparse or blank older quarters may reflect that limit.