Electerm: open source SSH client that supports AI-generated terminal commands

General Introduction

Electerm is an open source cross-platform terminal client that supports SSH, Telnet, serial, RDP, VNC and SFTP protocols. It is suitable for Linux, macOS and Windows systems , providing powerful terminal management and file transfer functions.Electerm aims to provide users with a unified interface to simplify the operation of remote connection and file management. Its multi-language support and rich functionality make it an ideal choice for developers and system administrators.

Function List

• Supports SSH, Telnet, Serial, RDP, VNC and SFTP protocols.
• Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)
• Global hotkey to switch windows (similar to Guake, default Ctrl + 2)
• Multi-language support
• Direct editing of remote files
• Support public key + password authentication
• Zmodem (rz, sz) and Trzsz (trz/tsz) support
• Transparent windows (Mac and Windows)
• Terminal background image
• Global/Session Agent
• Quick Commands UI/Terminal Theme
• Synchronize bookmarks/topics/quick commands to GitHub/Gitee secret gist
• Quick input to one or all terminals
• Command Line Usage
• Deep Linking Support

Using Help

Installation process

macOS

1. Open a terminal and enter the following command to install Electerm:

   brew install --cask electerm

2. Once the installation is complete, open the application and it is ready to use.

Linux

1. Installation with Snap:

   sudo snap install electerm --classic

2. Or install it from your operating system's app store (for Ubuntu, Deepin, Mint, etc.).

Windows (computer)

1. Install from the Windows Store, or use the command line:

   winget install electerm

2. Or use Scoop to install it:

   scoop bucket add dorado https://github.com/chawyehsu/dorado
scoop install dorado/electerm

Guidelines for use

1. Start Electerm: After the installation is complete, start the Electerm application.
2. Add ConnectionClick the "New Connection" button, select the desired protocol (e.g. SSH, Telnet, etc.), fill in the connection information and save it.
3. Manage Connections: In the main interface, you can see all the saved connections, click on the connection name to quickly connect to the remote server.
4. file transfer: After connecting to a remote server, you can use the built-in file manager to transfer files, which supports drag-and-drop operations.
5. terminal operation: In the terminal window, you can execute various commands and support multi-tabbed operation for easy management of multiple sessions.
6. Quick Commands: In the "Quick Commands" panel, you can add frequently used commands and click on them to execute them quickly.
7. Synchronization Settings: In Settings, bookmarks, topics, and quick commands can be synced to a secret gist on GitHub or Gitee, making it easy to synchronize configurations across devices.
8. Customized Themes: In Settings, you can select and customize the theme of the terminal and adjust the appearance of the interface.
9. Using Hotkeys: Global hotkeys (Ctrl + 2 by default) allow you to quickly show or hide the Electerm window for more efficient operation.

Electerm offers a rich set of features and flexible configuration options for a variety of remote connectivity and file management needs. Whether you are a developer or a system administrator, you can use Electerm to increase your productivity and streamline your operations.