ctty is a single-binary terminal connection manager. It reads an existing OpenSSH configuration
and adds serial, telnet, SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and S3 clients beside it, so hosts already configured
for ssh can be browsed, searched and connected to from one interface.
Saved sites are stored as separate JSON files and passwords are kept in a local AES-256-GCM
credential vault under %APPDATA%\ctty. Each protocol also has a non-interactive subcommand with
JSON output for use from scripts. This package installs the Windows console binary, so it runs in
Windows Terminal, PowerShell, cmd, or any other terminal rather than in its own window.
Publisher’s description
What is ctty?
ctty by zsuroy is open-source Windows software in the ftp & file transfer category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ctty is an open-source ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is ctty safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7A31BB921D62A2BA25EFB1FA6FCA9490ABA087AE4E8FDA5E8336DD8FABF346D7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.3Latest | November 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id zsuroy.ctty -eProgram files (.exe): ctty.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- zsuroy
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.3.3
- Released
- November 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- zsuroy.ctty
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ctty free?
Yes. ctty is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ctty safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ctty with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does ctty run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use ctty without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ctty?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, filezilla, Far Manager 3 and SFTPGo. The alternatives page compares them.
