Hey Terminal is a lightweight terminal app for iPad built for quick local file work and SSH access. It combines a simple local shell, remote terminal support, tab-based session management, and external keyboard workflows in a touch-friendly interface.
This guide covers the main features and the best way to use them.
When you open Hey Terminal, a local session starts automatically.
From there, you can:
The default tab is a local session.
The local session is a lightweight built-in shell environment inside the app. It is designed for focused terminal tasks rather than full desktop shell compatibility.
Supported commands include:
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