Overview

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.

Getting Started

When you open Hey Terminal, a local session starts automatically.

From there, you can:

Local Session

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: