Tessera - SSH Terminal

Tessera - SSH Terminal

mosh & tmux integration

2 ratings
2 reviews
Free
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Released
July 12, 2026
Updated
October 21, 2026

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A fast, keyboard-first SSH, Mosh, and tmux terminal for iOS devices. It offers seamless session handoff between devices, robust tmux integration, and secure, private connections directly to your servers without any tracking.

✓Keyboard-first SSH, Mosh, and tmux terminal
✓Seamless session handoff between devices
✓First-class tmux integration with auto-attach
✓Mosh for persistent connections across network changes
✓Hardware keyboard support with shortcuts and key legend
✓Configurable swipe pad for quick access
✓Remote file panel with native iOS sharing
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What's New in Tessera

4.0

October 21, 2026

Tessera 0.4.0 is a major update: a rebuilt Agent Center, a faster tmux workflow and sturdier mosh. AGENT CENTER (EXPERIMENTAL) • Follow the AI coding agents on your servers in one list, grouped by what needs you or by host. • Read full conversations, search all transcripts, and see context use and changed files. • Reply with photos, files or dictation, and answer an agent's questions without opening the terminal. • Start a new agent in a tmux window or split, optionally on a fresh git worktree. • Turn it on in Settings → Experimental. With your approval, it installs a small helper on each host. TMUX • ⌘K on iPad now lists tmux windows and panes. • Drag tabs to reorder windows; long-press a tab to split it in any direction. • ⌘9 jumps to the last window, and move-window shortcuts can be assigned. • Finger scrolling reaches a pane's full history; in split view, the pane under your finger scrolls. • Copying in tmux now reaches the iOS clipboard. PROGRAM STATUS • Scripts and tools can report "needs input", "finished" or "failed" (OSC 7501), shown on tabs, the session list and the switcher. PORT FORWARDING • Open a forwarded web page in a built-in browser. • The tunnel icon turns green when a service answers on the far end. SETUP & CONTINUITY • Pair by QR code to copy your setup to a device on another Apple Account, or continue your session there. Choose which hosts to copy; passwords and private keys never leave the device. TERMINAL & FILES • Ten terminal fonts to choose from. • Mosh sessions now show full color. • Shift works with arrow and function keys on a hardware keyboard. • Return and Ctrl-L keys for the iPhone accessory bar. • Faster SFTP transfers, and Markdown previews show local images. • The Share sheet matches the app and shows upload progress. • New option to hide content in the app switcher (Settings → Security). RELIABILITY • Mosh reconnects faster after sleep, recovers when the host has lost its server, and finds mosh-server installed by Homebrew or Nix. • Fixed the iPad app closing when reopened after a long time in the background. • Fixed tmux on the host crashing when a session ended while Tessera was in the background. • On a Mac, choosing a key file to import works again, and Save to Files from the Share menu no longer closes the app.

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Save and manage as many hosts as you need.

User reviews

Great tmux terminal especially if you use hardware keyboard

tmux window and pane support is great, iterm2 like keyboard shortcut experience, remote file management is very nice too

Great tmux & mosh support

Seamless tmux sessions. Good for vibe coding on your phone or iPad while you are away from your host. Can pair with Tailscale.

FAQ

What is Tessera?

Tessera is a fast, keyboard-first SSH, Mosh, and tmux terminal application for iPhone and iPad. It allows you to connect directly to your own servers without any intermediaries.

Does Tessera have ads?

No, Tessera is ad-free. As an open-source application, it does not display advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

How does session handoff work in Tessera?

You can start a live session on your iPad and seamlessly pick it up on your iPhone, or vice versa. Your focused session appears in the App Switcher and Dock on your other devices, ensuring continuity.

What are the security features of Tessera?

Tessera prioritizes security with keys stored in the iOS Keychain, optional Secure Enclave usage, host-key verification, and app lock with Face ID or passcode.

Can I use Tessera offline?

While Tessera requires an active connection to your servers for terminal functionality, features like Mosh can maintain your session across Wi-Fi and cellular roaming, and during device sleep/wake cycles.

What is the update frequency for Tessera?

Tessera was last updated on August 19, 2026, indicating active development. The latest version is 3.5.

Is Tessera available on Android?

Currently, Tessera is designed for iOS devices, specifically iPhone and iPad. There is no official Android version mentioned.

What is the user sentiment for Tessera?

Tessera has received excellent user feedback, evidenced by its high rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings.