# ZenTerm — Self-Hosted AI Terminal

> Self-Hosted AI Terminal (iPhone/iPad app by Yuki Nakano.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenterm/id6760935103 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuki Nakano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886708687)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 50 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenterm/id6760935103/reviews.md

## What is ZenTerm?

ZenTerm is a self-hosted terminal client for iPhone and iPad, designed to run AI coding agents on a server you own — no cloud, no middleman, no account.

It connects your device directly to your own machine (a Mac at home, a single-board computer, or a Linux VPS), letting you browse, edit, and run commands from anywhere.

FEATURES

• Full Terminal — A real xterm.js-based shell with tmux multi-window tabs
• Multiple Sessions — Run several AI coding agents in parallel and switch between them
• iPad Workspace — Landscape support, sidebar navigation, and split panes for side-by-side work
• Guided Setup — Start the Gateway, pair by QR code, and configure remote access step by step
• Rate Limit Tracking — Monitor your AI agent usage at a glance from Settings
• File Browser — Browse, upload, and download files on your server
• Dark & Light Themes — A calm Zen Garden visual design

HOW IT WORKS

Run the open-source ZenTerm Gateway on a computer you own (any Mac, Linux machine, single-board computer, or VPS).
Your iPhone or iPad communicates directly with the Gateway over WebSocket. Nothing routes through our servers — your data stays with you.

WHO IT'S FOR

• Check on your server from anywhere
• Operate AI coding agents from your iPhone or iPad
• Prefer a self-hosted, open-source solution over a SaaS terminal

PRIVACY

No account required. No ads. No analytics. No tracking.
All data stays on your device and on your server.

Gateway source code on GitHub:
https://github.com/phni3j9a/zenterm


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2026-06-15

What's new in this version
- iPad landscape support with sidebar navigation and split panes
- Redesigned getting-started guide for Gateway setup, QR pairing, and remote access
- New Zen Garden design across onboarding and the completion screen
- Agent activity badges in the sessions list
- Better file editor scrolling when the keyboard is visible
- App Store review link in Settings

### 1.3.2 — 2026-05-06

What's new in this version
- Gateway version display and update guidance in Settings
- Dark mode polish and consistent top/bottom bar styling
- General refactoring and stability improvements

Recently added (since 1.1.1)
- tmux windows now appear as tabs inside the terminal screen — switch with a tap
- Live window list updates over server events
- Rate Limits section in Settings shows AI coding agent usage (Claude Code multi-account experimental, OpenAI Codex)
- Improved special-key input and D-pad navigation
- Cleaner sessions list and window tab UX

### 1.3.1 — 2026-05-05

A major update from 1.1.1.

What's new
- tmux windows now appear as tabs inside the terminal screen — switch with a tap
- Live window list updates over server events
- New Rate limits section in Settings showing Claude Code (multi-account, experimental) and Codex usage
- One shared refresh button updates both Claude and Codex usage at once
- Improved special-key input and D-pad navigation

### 1.1.1 — 2026-04-10

Stability and reliability improvements for a smoother experience.

### 1.1 — 2026-04-09

• Push Notifications — Get notified when AI agents finish their tasks
• File Manager — Browse, upload, and download files on your server
• Multilingual Support — Full Japanese localization and multilingual onboarding
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

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