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What it is

electerm combines a terminal emulator with a graphical SFTP file manager and clients for SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, serial, RDP, VNC and Spice. It is free and open-source under the MIT License, and is listed for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. The terminal supports multiple tabs, split panes, quick input to one or all terminals, and a global visibility hotkey. Its SFTP manager can edit remote files directly and transfer them by drag and drop. Authentication options include public keys and passwords, with SSH tunnels and global or session proxies. An AI assistant can generate commands, explain them and create scripts using OpenAI Chat Completions, OpenAI Responses or Anthropic Messages formats. The free AI service uses free-tier accounts and may have usage limits; users can configure their own API key. Bookmarks, themes and quick commands can sync through GitHub or Gitee secret gists, WebDAV, custom servers or electerm cloud. The project also offers an MCP widget and deep links such as ssh:// and telnet://.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Electerm combines a terminal emulator and graphical SFTP file manager with SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, serial port, RDP, VNC, and Spice clients.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
Platforms
The maker lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS, including Windows 7 and older Linux systems.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
Support
The project provides documentation, issue reporting, GitHub Discussions, video guides, and a WeChat community for support and updates.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
License
The software is free and open-source under the MIT License.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
AI integrations
Its AI assistant supports OpenAI Chat Completions, OpenAI Responses, and Anthropic Messages formats for command generation, explanations, and scripts.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
AI service limit
The free AI service uses free-tier accounts and may have usage limits; users can configure their own API key.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ai.electerm.org
Authentication
It supports public-key and password authentication, SSH tunnels, and global or session proxies.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
External integrations
Electerm offers an MCP widget for AI assistants and external tools, plus deep links such as ssh:// and telnet://.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
Maintainer
Electerm is created and maintained by ZHAO Xudong.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
Remote files
Its SFTP file manager supports directly editing remote files and transferring files with drag and drop.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
Security updates
The v5.5.66 release notes report fixes for unsafe remote file-transfer path resolution and unsafe command execution through deep links and quick-connect options.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
Sync integrations
Bookmarks, themes, and quick commands can sync through GitHub or Gitee secret gists, WebDAV, custom servers, or electerm cloud.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
Terminal workflow
The app supports multiple terminal tabs, split panes, quick input to one or all terminals, and a global visibility hotkey.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org
Website privacy
The privacy policy says the website uses essential and Google Analytics cookies and may collect IP address, browser, operating system, page, referral, and device information.Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org

Plans and prices

Electerm Free Free and open-source client · free AI service may have usage limits Read 4 Oct 2026 · electerm.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open-source under the MIT License.
  • SFTP manager edits remote files and transfers by drag and drop.
  • Terminal supports tabs, split panes and quick input.
  • Supports password and public-key authentication.
  • Syncs bookmarks, themes and quick commands through several options.

Limits

  • Free AI service may have usage limits.
  • Release notes report fixes for unsafe transfer paths and command execution.
  • Website uses Google Analytics cookies.

Who it suits

electerm suits users who want terminal sessions and remote file management in one client, across the listed desktop and mobile platforms. Its AI features and syncing options may also suit users who want command assistance or portable bookmarks and settings.

Verdict

electerm combines remote access, terminal workflows and file management, with AI assistance and several sync options. The AI service may have limits, and the listed release notes describe fixes for unsafe file-transfer paths and command execution.

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