Features
macXterm: The Ultimate macOS Terminal for Professionals
A native terminal experience designed for speed, security, and high-density workflows — from single servers to production fleets.
Core Terminal Performance
A terminal engine built for real production shells
Native rendering with ANSI/VT100 behavior, long scrollback, and interactive app support.
✓
Native ANSI/VT100 Emulator
A Swift-powered terminal engine designed for accurate output, fast updates, and stable long-running sessions.
✓
Interactive TUI App Support
Run full-screen terminal tools like top, htop, vim, and nano without broken redraws or cursor drift.
✓
Alternate Screen Buffer
Switch between command history and full-screen apps cleanly, without polluting normal scrollback.
✓
50,000-Line Scrollback
Keep deep command history available per session for troubleshooting, audits, and replaying context.
✓
Split and Grid Layouts
Use single, 2-column split, or 2x2 grid views to monitor multiple systems side by side.
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Live Server Stats Footer
Track CPU load, memory, disk usage, and uptime in-session while you work.
Connections & Access
More than SSH in one workspace
Use multiple connection types without leaving the same tabbed workflow.
✓
SSH and Local Shell Sessions
Run traditional SSH sessions and local shell tabs with the same keyboard-first workflow.
✓
Telnet and VNC Connections (Pro)
Connect to legacy Telnet hosts and VNC screen-sharing targets from saved session profiles.
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Embedded Web Connections (Pro)
Open web-based admin interfaces inside macXterm using a built-in browser view.
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SSH Jump Host Support (Pro)
Route SSH through bastion hosts with native jump host configuration.
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Quick Connect + Saved Profiles
Jump into hosts quickly or maintain reusable connection profiles for routine operations.
Organization & Operations
Manage large fleets without UI sprawl
Structure sessions the way your infrastructure is organized and automate recurring actions.
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Session Groups and Folders
Organize hosts into groups with icon and color metadata for faster scanning.
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Connection Templates (Pro)
Create reusable connection blueprints and spin up new sessions from templates in seconds.
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Bulk Operations (Pro)
Apply group changes, tags, exports, or deletes across many saved sessions at once.
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Command Tasks (Pro)
Define multi-step command sequences and run them across selected active connections.
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Dynamic Folders (Pro)
Auto-populate session lists from JSON, CSV, or API sources.
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Export / Import Sessions
Back up and migrate session + group configurations with JSON import/export.
Security & Credentials
Vault-backed secrets and safer auth handling
Store credentials securely while keeping one-time access paths available when needed.
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Master Password Vault
Unlock a protected credential vault to manage passwords and keys centrally.
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Private Key Management
Import and manage SSH private keys without leaving sensitive material in plain files.
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Standalone Credential Library
Store reusable host credentials separately from session definitions for safer reuse.
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Session-Level Password Controls
Use session-scoped credentials and manual-entry flows when you do not want long-lived storage.
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macOS-Native Secure Storage
Combine encrypted vault data with platform keychain capabilities for local secret handling.
AI-Powered Productivity
Generate, explain, and repair commands faster
Built-in AI helpers reduce command friction without forcing you out of terminal flow.
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AI Command Generation
Describe intent in natural language and generate shell commands with context from your active terminal output.
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Explain Terminal Output
Highlight confusing output and get a concise, plain-language explanation immediately.
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Repair Failed Commands
Provide a failed command and error message to receive targeted fix suggestions.
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Provider Choice
Select from OpenAI, Groq, or Gemini providers for AI command workflows.
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Real-Time Syntax Highlighting
Colorize shell syntax and patterns in terminal output to catch mistakes earlier.
Pro Workflow Add-ons
Advanced tools for daily operations
Unlock operational tooling for high-volume, multi-host environments.
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SFTP File Explorer (Pro)
Browse remote directories and upload/download files alongside terminal sessions.
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Multi-Exec Commands (Pro)
Broadcast commands to all active tabs for synchronized cluster operations.
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Cloud Sync (Pro)
Sync sessions, groups, and related data across devices via iCloud integration.
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Session Recording (Pro)
Record and replay terminal sessions with export support for operational audits.
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Custom Themes (Pro)
Adjust terminal color schemes and appearance settings for your team or personal setup.
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Priority Support (Pro)
Get faster support response handling on Pro subscriptions.
Subscription Tiers
Free vs Pro
Start free, then unlock high-density workflows, automation, and sync when you’re ready.
| Feature | Free Tier | Pro Tier |
|---|---|---|
Unlimited Sessions | Up to 10 | UnlimitedPRO |
Unlimited Tabs | Up to 5 | UnlimitedPRO |
Session Groups | Up to 5 | UnlimitedPRO |
Export/Import Sessions | ✓ Included | ✓ IncludedPRO |
Custom Themes | Modern only | Full theme library |
SFTP File Transfer | ✗ | ✓ IncludedPRO |
Snippet Manager | ✗ | ✓ IncludedPRO |
Multi-Exec Commands | ✗ | ✓ IncludedPRO |
Cloud Sync | ✗ | ✓ IncludedPRO |
Priority Support | ✗ | ✓ IncludedPRO |
Unlimited Sessions
Free
Up to 10
Pro
Unlimited
Unlimited Tabs
Free
Up to 5
Pro
Unlimited
Session Groups
Free
Up to 5
Pro
Unlimited
Export/Import Sessions
Free
✓ Included
Pro
✓ Included
Custom Themes
Free
Modern only
Pro
Full theme library
SFTP File Transfer
Free
✗
Pro
✓ Included
Snippet Manager
Free
✗
Pro
✓ Included
Multi-Exec Commands
Free
✗
Pro
✓ Included
Cloud Sync
Free
✗
Pro
✓ Included
Priority Support
Free
✗
Pro
✓ Included