> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gotempest.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gotempest.app/readme.md).

# Tempest Knowledge Base

Guides for Tempest connections, files, collaboration, CLI, automation, security, and self-hosting.

**Tempest** is a cross-platform SSH client for **macOS, Windows, Linux, the web, iOS and Android**. Connect to servers, manage files, share live sessions, and automate your work from the terminal or CLI.

[**Download Tempest**](https://gotempest.app)

## Browse by feature

Choose a feature to start with its main guide. The sidebar contains the related tutorials and reference pages.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Connections &#x26; SSH</strong></td><td>Connect through SSH, jump hosts and zero-trust platforms, or use other remote protocols.</td><td><a href="/connections-and-ssh/ssh-client-for-teleport-cloudflare-access-aws-ssm-gcp-iap-and-tailscale.md">SSH Client for Teleport, Cloudflare Access, AWS SSM, GCP IAP &amp; Tailscale</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Files &#x26; Storage</strong></td><td>Transfer and edit files over SFTP, or browse S3, WebDAV and FTP storage.</td><td><a href="/files-and-storage/sftp-file-manager.md">How to Transfer Files over SFTP</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Authentication &#x26; SSH Security</strong></td><td>Use security keys, post-quantum algorithms and credentials from HashiCorp Vault.</td><td><a href="/authentication-and-ssh-security/yubikey-fido2-ssh-authentication.md">YubiKey &amp; FIDO2 SSH Authentication</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Collaboration &#x26; Handoff</strong></td><td>Continue a live session on another device or invite someone to work alongside you.</td><td><a href="/collaboration-and-handoff/collab-live-terminal-sharing.md">Collab — Share a Live Terminal with Your Team</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>CLI</strong></td><td>Manage connections, files and collaboration from your shell, with completion and scripts.</td><td><a href="/cli/tempest-cli.md">Tempest CLI — Connections, Files &amp; Collaboration</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>AI &#x26; Automation</strong></td><td>Work with AI assistants and MCP clients, reuse skills, and schedule saved commands.</td><td><a href="/ai-and-automation/tempest-ai-assistant.md">Use Storm AI in Tempest</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Terminal &#x26; Operations</strong></td><td>Split sessions, highlight output, monitor servers and manage Kubernetes contexts.</td><td><a href="/terminal-and-operations/split-screens.md">Split Screens — Tile Multiple SSH Sessions</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations</strong></td><td>Open saved servers in VS Code, launch Tempest from other tools, or build an integration.</td><td><a href="/integrations/tempest-remote-vscode.md">Tempest Remote — Open Saved SSH Servers in VS Code</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Self-hosting &#x26; Web Mode</strong></td><td>Deploy your own Tempest server, connect in a browser, and compare OSS with Enterprise Edition.</td><td><a href="/self-hosting-and-web-mode/self-hosted-tempest-server.md">Self-Hosted Tempest Server &amp; Web Mode</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Accounts, Vaults &#x26; Privacy</strong></td><td>Manage accounts and vaults, restore history, and understand encryption and password recovery.</td><td><a href="/accounts-vaults-and-privacy/accounts-and-vaults.md">Accounts, Vaults &amp; Multiple Accounts</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Compare and release notes

* [Compare Tempest with Termius, MobaXterm, PuTTY and iTerm2](/compare/tempest-vs-termius-mobaxterm-putty-iterm2.md)
* [Tempest Desktop release notes](/release-notes/release-notes-for-tempest-desktop.md)
* [Tempest Mobile release notes](/release-notes/release-notes-for-tempest-mobile.md)

## Cross-platform support

Tempest is available on:

* **macOS** — native Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)
* **Windows** — x64 and ARM64
* **Linux** — x64 and ARM64 (.deb, .rpm, AppImage, and an APT repository)
* **Web** — connect from any browser to a self-hosted Tempest server
* **iOS & Android** — companion mobile apps

## Get help

* Community: <https://community.gotempest.app/>
* Email support: visit <https://gotempest.app>