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Getting Started with Termial

Welcome to Termial, a modern, powerful terminal application for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Designed for developers and system administrators, Termial combines the power of a traditional terminal with cutting-edge features that make your workflow faster and more efficient.

What is Termial?

Termial is more than just a terminal emulator. It's a complete remote access and server management platform that includes:

  • SSH Connection Management – Save and manage SSH connections with jump host support
  • AI-Powered Assistance – Get command suggestions, explanations, and automated multi-step workflows
  • Cross-Device Sync – Your connections, settings, and credentials sync securely across all your devices
  • Team Collaboration – Share connections and credentials securely with role-based access control
  • Built-in SFTP – Browse and manage remote files without leaving the app
  • Docker & Cloud Integration – Connect to containers and cloud instances (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Encrypted Storage – Your passwords and SSH keys are protected with AES-256 encryption

System Requirements

macOS

  • macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
  • Intel or Apple Silicon processor
  • 4 GB RAM minimum
  • 200 MB available storage

Windows

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
  • 4 GB RAM minimum
  • 200 MB available storage

Linux

  • Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, Fedora 32+, or equivalent
  • x64 processor
  • 4 GB RAM minimum
  • 200 MB available storage

Quick Start

  1. Download Termial from our website or the Mac App Store
  2. Launch the app and complete the initial setup
  3. Create your first connection or start using the local terminal
  4. Explore the AI assistant by clicking the AI panel

First Steps

Opening a Local Terminal

When you first launch Termial, a local terminal tab opens automatically. You can:

  • Run any shell command as you would in your system's default terminal
  • Use keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation
  • Customize the appearance in Settings

Note: Local terminal is available in the standalone version. The Mac App Store version requires SSH connections due to macOS sandbox restrictions.

Creating Your First SSH Connection

  1. Click the + button in the sidebar
  2. Select New SSH Connection
  3. Enter your server details:
    • Host: Server hostname or IP address
    • Port: SSH port (default: 22)
    • Username: Your username on the server
    • Authentication: Password or private key file
  4. Click Connect

Your connection is automatically saved for quick access later.

Using Jump Hosts (Bastion Servers)

Need to connect through a bastion server? Termial supports multi-hop SSH connections (Pro feature):

  1. When creating or editing a connection, find the Jump Host section
  2. Add your bastion server details
  3. Add multiple jump hosts for complex network topologies
  4. Connect – Termial chains the connections automatically

Using the AI Assistant

Termial's AI assistant operates in three modes:

  • Command Mode: Describe what you want and get the exact shell command
  • Context Mode: AI analyzes your terminal output and provides contextual help (Pro)
  • Agent Mode: AI executes multi-step tasks automatically with your approval (Pro)

Example: Type "find all files larger than 100MB" and get the exact command for your operating system.

Next Steps