Tessera is a fast, keyboard-first SSH, Mosh, and tmux terminal built for
iPad. It connects directly to servers you own or control — no middleman, no
account, no tracking.
STAY CONNECTED
• first class tmux integration: auto-attach to a tmux session on connect, so a dropped
connection never loses your work.
• native tmux window / pane support
• Session restore brings your saved hosts and layout back after the app is
relaunched.
• Mosh support keeps your session alive across Wi-Fi ↔ cellular roaming and
sleep/wake — pick up exactly where you left off.
BUILT FOR IPAD
• Intuitive remote file management, native iOS sharing to get file / image into and out of remote hosts
• First-class hardware-keyboard support: shortcuts, a key legend (⌘ hold),
and careful handling of modifier keys for real terminal work.
• A configurable swipe pad for arrows, Esc, Ctrl and friends when you're on
the touch screen.
• Find-in-terminal, themes, and adjustable fonts and appearance.
• Optional on-device dictation straight into the terminal.
• Mouse/Touchpad support including scrolling that works.
PRIVATE BY DEFAULT
• Tessera has no servers, no analytics, and collects no data. Connections go
directly from your iPad to your machines.
SECURITY YOU EXPECT
• Keys are generated and stored in the iOS Keychain; Secure Enclave–backed
keys never leave your device and can require Face ID to use.
• Host-key verification with a persistent known-hosts store.
• App lock with Face ID / passcode on launch, background return, and idle
timeout.
OPEN SOURCE
• Tessera is free software (GPL-3.0). The full source code is available at
github.com/bambouville/tessera.
Tessera requires servers you provide — it is a client, not a hosting
service. Mosh and tmux features require mosh/tmux installed on the server.