Pebrel

Pebrel is a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator for Windows, macOS, and Linux that combines local shells, remote SSH, and AI workflows.

Pebrel is a GPU-accelerated terminal and SSH workspace built with Rust and GPUI for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It brings local shells, remote hosts, files, and AI command-line tools into a native desktop workspace. Users can arrange terminals in tabs and splits, follow each agent's activity, and read its output without leaving the application. It features context-aware completions, SFTP browsing, native document readers, and specific workflows for tools like Claude Code and Codex. The interface includes light and dark themes, Lua configuration, and a command palette.

Pebrel at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing: Free
Released: July 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/Kuddev/pebrel

Key features

Split terminals and draggable panes
SSH and SFTP workspace
Intelligent environment-based completion
Captured AI answer reader
Local file browsing and Git actions
Markdown document tabs
Lua configuration with live reload

Use it for

Manage local shells and remote SSH hosts in one app
Run and monitor AI CLI sessions like Claude Code
Browse files and perform Git actions alongside terminals
Transfer files over SFTP with progress tracking

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