electerm
electerm is a desktop terminal and remote connection app for macOS that helps you manage SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, serial, and related sessions in one place.
What is electerm?
electerm is a native desktop app for macOS and other platforms that combines a terminal emulator with remote connection tools. It is designed for developers, system administrators, and other technical users who work with remote servers, network devices, and desktop sessions. The app supports SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, serial port access, RDP, VNC, and Spice connections, so users can open shells, transfer files, and reach remote systems from one interface. It also provides saved bookmarks, quick connect options, themes, and data sync features that help organize repeated connection workflows across devices. electerm is published by Xudong ZHAO and distributed as open-source software.
Key features
- Open SSH, Telnet, serial, RDP, VNC, Spice, FTP, and SFTP connections from one app
- Save and organize connection bookmarks for repeated access
- Transfer files with built-in SFTP and FTP support
- Launch quick connections from command-line arguments or connection links
- Customize the interface with themes and terminal settings
- Sync bookmarks, themes, and quick commands through supported sync methods
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
electerm is legitimate remote-access software, but it can handle sensitive server connections, saved credentials, and file transfers. Access to remote hosts, local files, and network services is normal for its purpose. Use trusted connection profiles, protect any saved credentials, and be careful when connecting to unfamiliar systems or syncing configuration data between devices.
Recommendation: Keep electerm if you use it for terminal work or remote access on your Mac. Remove it if you no longer need its connection profiles, saved sessions, or sync data, since uninstalling it may also remove your stored settings and bookmarks if you choose to clean up its support files.
Common paths
/Applications/electerm.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/org.electerm.electerm
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/electerm
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/org.electerm.electerm.plist
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