Tamio

Tamio is a native SSH client for macOS that includes a Ghostty terminal, dual-pane SFTP, and an MCP server for AI agents.

Tamio is a native SSH client designed for macOS that integrates a Ghostty terminal, a dual-pane SFTP browser, live server status monitoring, and an MCP server for AI agents. It targets developers and system administrators who manage remote infrastructure and want to integrate AI tools like Claude Code and Codex directly into their workflow. The product features end-to-end encrypted iCloud sync, encrypted local storage using the macOS Keychain, and explicit user approval prompts for all agent actions. Users can transfer files, manage port forwards, run terminal snippets, and inspect live CPU, memory, and disk metrics. It requires macOS 14 or later and is available via Homebrew or disk image downloads.

Tamio at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/missuo/tamio

Key features

Built-in MCP server for Claude Code and Codex integration
Ghostty terminal integration for fast command line access
Dual-pane SFTP file browser with drag and drop support
Live server metrics including CPU, memory, and disk usage
End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync for servers and settings
Granular approval controls for AI agent commands and port forwards
Activity logging for every agent task and server operation

Use it for

Manage multiple remote servers and SSH connections from macOS
Transfer files between local directories and servers using SFTP
Allow AI agents to run commands and inspect server status securely
Monitor live CPU, memory, and disk metrics across servers
Sync server configurations and identities securely across multiple Macs

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