The terminal, reimagined for Apple platforms
A powerful, Metal-accelerated terminal emulator with integrated SSH, Kubernetes support, and cloud provider connectivity. Beautiful, fast, and secure across iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, and Mac.
Featuring stunning animated backgrounds including the signature solar effect, rootshell transforms terminal work into a visual experience.
Everything you need for professional terminal work, crafted with attention to detail.
Built on libghostty for blazing-fast, GPU-accelerated terminal rendering. Buttery smooth scrolling and instant response.
Integrated SSH support with a client library written entirely in Swift. No external dependencies, pure Apple platform integration.
SSH and Kubernetes keys stored securely in the system keychain, leveraging the Secure Enclave for maximum protection.
Not just tabs - create resizable split windows within each tab for ultimate multitasking flexibility.
Native integration with Linode, Digital Ocean, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure. Manage your infrastructure directly.
Debug pod injection into clusters via quick connection menu. Jump into any pod instantly for troubleshooting.
Debug serial console access on Linode and AWS directly from the quick connection menu. Low-level access when you need it.
Full local shell sessions on both iOS and macOS. True terminal access on all your Apple devices.
Full searchable scrollback history. Find any command or output instantly with powerful search.
On macOS, customize window transparency to blend seamlessly with your desktop aesthetic.
Choose from over 450 carefully curated color themes. From classic dark modes to vibrant palettes, find your perfect look.
Multiple monospace Nerd Fonts included with full icon support. Perfect rendering for powerline prompts and developer tools.
rootshell is a universal app built natively for each platform, optimized for the unique capabilities of every device.
Full terminal power in your pocket. Perfect for quick server checks on the go.
Split view multitasking, keyboard support, and Stage Manager ready for serious work.
Immersive terminal experience in spatial computing. Multiple windows in infinite space.
Native macOS app with transparency, menu bar integration, and all the power you expect.
rootshell is currently in beta. Join TestFlight to get early access and help shape the future of terminal emulation on Apple platforms.
The direct download version does not yet include automatic updates via Sparkle. You will need to manually download new versions from this website to stay up to date. Check back regularly for updates.
Due to App Store sandboxing requirements, the TestFlight/App Store version has some limitations compared to the direct download:
For the best macOS experience, use the direct download version above.