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Download Tabby 1.0.238 for Windows

A terminal for a more modern age.

Tabby Developers Terminals & CLI tools #13 Terminals & CLI tools

Tabby (formerly Terminus) is a highly configurable terminal emulator, SSH and serial client for Windows 10, macOS and Linux - Integrated SSH and Telnet client and connection manager - Integrated serial terminal - Theming and color schemes - Fully configurable shortcuts and multi-chord shortcuts - Split panes - Remembers your tabs - PowerShell (and PS Core), WSL, Git-Bash, Cygwin, MSYS2, Cmder and CMD support - Direct file transfer from/to SSH sessions via Zmodem - Full Unicode support including double-width characters - Doesn't choke on fast-flowing outputs - Proper shell experience on Windows including tab completion (via Clink) - Integrated encrypted container for SSH secrets and configuration - SSH, SFTP and Telnet client available as a web app (also self-hosted)

Publisher’s description

What is Tabby?

Tabby is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from Tabby Developers. It ranks 13th by popularity among terminals & cli tools in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.

Installation and requirements

Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.

Updates and version history

The current version is 1.0.238, released on October 6, 2026. 86 versions are listed since December 10, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 16 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.

Popularity and file types

The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 85,665 times. The source code on GitHub (Eugeny/tabby) has 75,080 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and Alacritty.

Project description on GitHub: “A terminal for a more modern age”

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
  • Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
  • Documented silent install
  • Frequent updates (about 16 a year)
  • Large user base

Cons

  • Installation needs administrator rights

In short: Tabby is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.

Is Tabby 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: 55D15DDD2ED4307D13359A5F9F79EA0728CEAD4C5C723D4A5029715CCFB7886B · 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 86 versions ›
2021: 32 32 21 2022: 13 13 22 2023: 12 12 23 2024: 9 9 24 2025: 12 12 25 2026: 8 8 26

86 versions over 5 years · about 16 a year

VersionDateSizeFiles
1.0.238Latest October 6, 2026 — 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)
1.0.237 September 25, 2026 — ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)
1.0.235 July 22, 2026 — ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)
1.0.234 May 17, 2026 — 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)
1.0.233 May 7, 2026 — 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)
1.0.232 May 4, 2026 — ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)
1.0.231 May 3, 2026 — 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)
1.0.230 January 13, 2026 — ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)

Install from the command line

Silent install ›
PowerShell
wingetwinget install --id Eugeny.Tabby -e
chocochoco install tabby -y
scoopscoop install extras/tabby
silenttabby-1.0.238-setup-x64.exe /S

Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps

Information

Publisher
Tabby Developers
Category
Terminals & CLI tools
Licence
MIT
Price
Free
Source code
github.com/Eugeny/tabby
Written in
TypeScript
Requires
Windows 11 / 10
Architecture
64-bit, ARM64
Installer
EXE (NSIS)
Version
1.0.238
Released
October 6, 2026
Added to the catalogue
July 2, 2021
Versions listed
86
Updates / year
16.3
Chocolatey downloads
85,665
GitHub stars
75,080
GitHub forks
4,301
Website
tabby.sh
winget ID
Eugeny.Tabby
Chocolatey package
tabby
Scoop package
extras/tabby

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tabby free?

Yes. Tabby is open-source software under the MIT licence.

Is Tabby 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 Tabby 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.

Can Tabby be installed silently?

Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.

Does Tabby run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?

Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.

Where can I download an older version of Tabby?

The versions page lists all 86 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 10, 2021.

Can I use Tabby without administrator rights?

Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.

What are alternatives to Tabby?

PowerShell, Oh My Posh, Alacritty, QPDF and ConEmu. The alternatives page compares them.

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