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Ferrix

Ch 116.7of 28 Terminal Multiplexers
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Persistence scopelocal
  4. 4Session synchronizationNo
  5. 5Collaboration featuresNo
  6. 6Custom pane layoutsYes
  7. 7Plugins or extensionsYes
  8. 8Access platformsmacOS, Linux, and command-line environments installed with Cargo or from source
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

Ferrix is ranked #11 of 28 in terminal multiplexers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS.

Compared on terminal multiplexers

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Persistence scope
localgithub.com
Session synchronization
Nogithub.com
Collaboration features
Nogithub.com
Custom pane layouts
Yesgithub.com
Plugins or extensions
Yesgithub.com
Access platforms
macOS, Linux, and command-line environments installed with Cargo or from sourcegithub.com

Facts

Product
Ferrix is a Rust terminal multiplexer inspired by GNU Screen and tmux.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Session management
It supports creating, attaching to, detaching from, listing, and terminating terminal sessions.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Windows and panes
Users can split panes, navigate between them, manage layouts, and work across multiple windows.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Session recovery
Ferrix supports session snapshots and optional crash recovery that autosaves every five minutes; crash recovery is marked experimental.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Remote connections
Remote sessions support TCP/TLS, with SSH tunnel and Mosh transport also listed.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Plugins
The project describes a hot-loaded WASM plugin system and lists the plugin feature among experimental build options.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Recording
Ferrix can record and replay terminal sessions with compression.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Security
The README lists TLS 1.3, bcrypt password hashing, rate limiting after five attempts with a 15-minute lockout, role-based permissions, and read-only session locking.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Configuration
Ferrix uses TOML configuration, supports hot reload, and allows custom keybindings.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Build options
The README gives a 4.6 MB minimal build and a 9.7 MB full build, with feature flags for selecting capabilities.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Installation
The README says to install from source or Cargo for now and marks the Homebrew tap and crates.io installation as coming soon.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
License
Ferrix is dual-licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Purpose
Ferrix is a Rust terminal multiplexer inspired by GNU Screen and tmux.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Sessions and panes
It supports creating, attaching to, detaching from, and managing sessions, windows, and split panes.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Multi-client
Multiple clients can attach to the same session simultaneously.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Remote access
Remote sessions support TCP/TLS, SSH tunnels, and Mosh transport.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Snapshots and recording
Ferrix offers session snapshots and compressed session recording with replay.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security caveat
The README says penetration testing remained on its pre-v1.0 work list and recommends independent validation for mission-critical deployments.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Build sizes
The documented minimal build is 4.6 MB and the full-feature build is 9.7 MB.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Install availability
The README says Homebrew and crates.io installation were coming soon and documents building from source with Cargo.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Intended users
The README recommends Ferrix for users seeking remote access, session snapshots, observability, and modern security features.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support and community
The README directs users to GitHub Issues for bug reports and GitHub Discussions for community discussion.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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