🛠️ Tern – Native macOS SSH Client in Rust/GPUI (76 MB vs. Tabby's 580 MB)
Summary
Tern is a native macOS SSH client built in Rust and GPUI. It includes a vault, password manager, repo sync, and background gallery while maintaining a lightweight footprint of around 76 MB.
Why it’s interesting
It offers a lightweight, native alternative to bulky Electron-based SSH clients by utilizing Rust and GPUI for low memory usage.
Target user
Developers and system administrators who use macOS and need an SSH client with a vault and password manager.
Source metrics: Points 2 · Comments 0
HN discussion · Project
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Summary
Tern is a native macOS SSH client built in Rust and GPUI. It includes a vault, password manager, repo sync, and background gallery while maintaining a lightweight footprint of around 76 MB.
Why it’s interesting
It offers a lightweight, native alternative to bulky Electron-based SSH clients by utilizing Rust and GPUI for low memory usage.
Target user
Developers and system administrators who use macOS and need an SSH client with a vault and password manager.
Source metrics: Points 2 · Comments 0
HN discussion · Project
Source: #HackerNews / Show HN