https://github.com/zync-sh/zync

Open-source SSH client for developers & DevOps with SFTP, tunneling, and a modern terminal. Built with Rust & Tauri.
https://github.com/zync-sh/zync

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Open-source SSH client for developers & DevOps with SFTP, tunneling, and a modern terminal. Built with Rust & Tauri.

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/zync-sh/zync
Owner: zync-sh
Created: 2026-01-05T01:34:58.000Z (3 months ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2026-03-20T18:24:17.000Z (14 days ago)
Last Synced: 2026-03-21T09:39:50.582Z (13 days ago)
Topics: cross-platform, developer-tools, devops, port-forwarding, remote-access, secure-shell, sftp, ssh-client, sysadmin, tauri, terminal
Language: TypeScript
Homepage: https://zync.thesudoer.in/
Size: 127 MB
Stars: 10
Watchers: 0
Forks: 7
Open Issues: 9
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md

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Zync is a powerful, cross-platform SSH client built for speed, security, and aesthetics. Rebuilt from the ground up using **Rust** and **Tauri**, it delivers a native desktop experience with minimal resource usage and maximum performance—ideal for developers, system administrators, and power users who demand a reliable SSH workflow.

## Key Features

| Feature | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| **Native Performance** | Blazing-fast startup, low memory footprint, and efficient resource utilization |

| **SSH Tunneling** | Manage local and remote SSH tunnels with an intuitive, visual interface |

| **SFTP File Manager** | Full SFTP support with drag-and-drop, CRUD operations, and remote file handling |

| **Integrated Terminal** | Built-in xterm.js-based terminal with syntax highlighting for multiple languages |

| **AI Command Bar** | Natural language to shell command translation (Ctrl+I) with local model support |

| **Productivity** | System-level keyboard shortcuts and command palette (⌘K / Ctrl+K) for rapid navigation |

| **Auto-Updates** | Seamless background updates to keep you on the latest version |

| **Cross-Platform** | Linux (.deb, .rpm, .AppImage), Windows (.exe), macOS (.dmg) |

| **Theming** | Multiple themes (Dark, Light, Dracula) with persistence across restarts |

## Installation

Download the latest release for your platform from the [Releases Page](https://github.com/zync-sh/zync/releases).

| Platform | Format |

|----------|--------|

| Linux | `.deb`, `.rpm`, `.AppImage` |

| Windows | `.exe` |

| macOS | `.dmg` |

## Tech Stack

| Layer | Technologies |

|-------|--------------|

| **Desktop Shell** | [Tauri](https://tauri.app/) 2.x |

| **Backend** | [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/) |

| **Frontend** | [React](https://reactjs.org/) 19 + [TypeScript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/) |

| **Build Tool** | [Vite](https://vitejs.dev/) 7 |

| **Styling** | [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com/) 4 |

| **State Management** | [Zustand](https://github.com/pmndrs/zustand) |

## Architecture

Zync follows a layered architecture with clear separation between the native backend and web-based frontend:

```

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐

│                        Tauri Application                         │

├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤

│  Frontend (React + TypeScript)                                   │

│  ├── UI Components (Sidebar, FileManager, Terminal, Tunnels)     │

│  ├── State (Zustand stores: connections, fileSystem, settings)   │

│  └── IPC Layer (invoke) ──────────────────────┐                  │

├───────────────────────────────────────────────┼──────────────────┤

│  Backend (Rust)                               │                  │

│  ├── Tauri Commands (ssh_*, fs_*, tunnel_*,   │                  │

│  │   terminal_*, sftp_*, settings_*, etc.)    │                  │

│  ├── russh / russh-sftp (SSH & SFTP client)   │                  │

│  ├── portable-pty (terminal emulation)        │                  │

│  └── Plugins (opener, store, dialog, updater) │                  │

└───────────────────────────────────────────────┼──────────────────┘

                                                │

                         invoke("command", args)│

```

| Layer | Responsibility |

|-------|----------------|

| **React UI** | Renders the interface; handles user input, routing, and local state |

| **Zustand** | Persists connection data, file paths, settings, and tunnel configs |

| **Tauri IPC** | `invoke()` calls bridge the frontend to Rust commands |

| **Rust commands** | SSH connections, PTY management, file I/O, tunnel lifecycle |

| **Tauri plugins** | Dialog, clipboard, auto-updater, persistent store |

## Dependencies

### Frontend (npm)

| Package | Purpose |

|---------|---------|

| **@tauri-apps/api** | Tauri API bindings for the webview |

| **@tauri-apps/plugin-\*** | Clipboard, dialog, opener, process, updater |

| **@uiw/react-codemirror** | Code editor with syntax highlighting |

| **xterm** + addons | Terminal emulation (fit, search, web links, WebGL) |

| **framer-motion** | Animations and transitions |

| **cmdk** | Command palette UI |

| **recharts** | Charts and data visualization |

| **lucide-react** | Icon set |

| **react-window** | Virtualized lists for performance |

| **@dnd-kit/core** | Drag-and-drop for file manager |

| **zustand** | State management |

### Backend (Rust)

| Crate | Purpose |

|-------|---------|

| **tauri** | Desktop application framework |

| **russh** / **russh-keys** / **russh-sftp** | SSH and SFTP client implementation |

| **portable-pty** | Cross-platform pseudo-terminal (PTY) |

| **tokio** | Async runtime |

| **serde** / **serde_json** | Serialization |

| **reqwest** | HTTP client for updates |

| **tauri-plugin-store** | Persistent key-value store |

| **tauri-plugin-updater** | Auto-update functionality |

## Development

### Prerequisites

- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (LTS recommended)

- [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install) (latest stable)

- **Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):**

  ```bash

  sudo apt-get install libwebkit2gtk-4.1-dev libappindicator3-dev librsvg2-dev patchelf

  ```

### Quick Start

```bash

# Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/zync-sh/zync.git

cd zync

# Install dependencies

npm install

# Run in development mode

npm run tauri dev

```

### Build for Production

```bash

npm run tauri build

```

### Available Scripts

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| `npm run tauri dev` | Start development server with hot reload |

| `npm run tauri build` | Build production binaries |

| `npm run build` | Build frontend only (TypeScript + Vite) |

| `npm run type-check` | Run TypeScript type checking |

| `npm run preview` | Preview production frontend build |

## Extensions

Zync supports plugins and themes through the built-in Marketplace. Browse the [Plugin Catalog](PLUGIN_CATALOG.md) for available extensions, or visit [zync-extensions](https://github.com/zync-sh/zync-extensions) to develop and submit your own.

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome. Please read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines on how to get started, including development setup, code conventions, and pull request guidelines.

## Changelog

See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) for a list of changes in each release.

## License

MIT © [Zync](https://github.com/zync-sh/zync)

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