Features
Everything you need to open a terminal to your computer on the go.
Mobile-First
Touch-optimized interface with gestures, scroll, and an on-screen toolbar. Works on any screen size.
Zero Install Client
Open a URL from any browser — no app store, no client setup required on your device.
Push Notifications
Get notified when long-running commands finish, even when the browser tab is closed.
Persistent Sessions
tmux-backed sessions let you pick up exactly where you left off, even after disconnects.
Full Terminal Emulation
256-color, Unicode, and full terminal support powered by xterm.js — works with vim, tmux, htop, and more.
PWA Support
Install as a standalone app on iOS and Android. Full-screen, no browser chrome, native feel.
Multi-Platform Binary
Single-file native binaries for Linux (x64, arm64) and macOS (x64, arm64).
How It Works
A simple pipeline from your browser to your environment.
Start mobiTerm on your machine with a unique identifier.
Expose it via your preferred tunnel (Tailscale, Microsoft devtunnel, etc.).
Open the URL on any device — the terminal renders instantly in your browser.
Installation
Get up and running in seconds. Choose your method:
curl -fsSL https://github.com/lampstand-labs/mobiterm/raw/main/scripts/install.sh | bashbrew install lampstand-labs/tap/mobitermnpm install -g @lampstand-labs/mobitermDownload the latest release from GitHub Releases:
tar xzf mobiterm-*.tar.gz
sudo mv mobiterm /usr/local/bin/
# or without sudo:
# mkdir -p ~/.local/bin && mv mobiterm ~/.local/bin/
# (add ~/.local/bin to your PATH if needed)Usage
mobiterm <identifier>Start mobiTerm, set up your tunnel, then open https://<your-host>:7130 in any browser.
FAQ
Common questions about mobiTerm.
Push notifications aren't working
Ensure your tunnel serves over HTTPS. On iOS, you also need to add mobiTerm to your Home Screen (Share → Add to Home Screen) — iOS only allows push notifications from installed PWAs.
Can I run multiple instances?
Yes. If the default port (7130) is already in use, mobiTerm automatically selects the next available port. You can also specify a port explicitly with --port.
Do I need to open ports on my router?
No. mobiTerm is designed to work with tunnels (Tailscale, Microsoft devtunnel, etc.). Your machine connects outbound — no port forwarding needed.
Is HTTPS required?
Your tunnel provider handles TLS termination. mobiTerm itself runs over HTTP locally. Push notifications require HTTPS, but everything else works over plain HTTP on a local network.
How do I copy and paste on mobile?
The keyboard needs to be hidden for text selection to work. Paste into the Aa input bar.
What platforms are supported?
Native binaries for Linux (x86_64, arm64 — glibc and musl) and macOS (x86_64, arm64). The client works in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge.