KiTTY: The PuTTY Fork That Does More Than Just SSH
PuTTY is great — until you realize how many tiny things it doesn’t do. KiTTY steps in to fix that. It’s a fork of PuTTY with a long list of extras that make terminal work on Windows faster, cleaner, and less frustrating.
Still lightweight. Still portable. Still familiar. But with session filtering, local scripts, launcher options, and features that save time when you’re juggling multiple SSH sessions every day.
For sysadmins, network engineers, and anyone who’s tired of retyping SSH settings 12 times a day, KiTTY is a breath of fresh air — without being a full-blown terminal emulator suite.
Why People Actually Use It
Feature | How It Helps in Daily Use
——–|———————————————————————
Session Filtering | Quickly search and launch sessions from a big list
Portable Sessions | Save configs in files — easy to carry on USB or share
Login Scripts | Automate login sequences — run commands right after connecting
Built-In SCP | Transfer files via drag-and-drop or CLI, no extra tools needed
Command Launcher | Define buttons for common tasks (restart service, check logs, etc.)
Auto Password/Key Paste | Optionally send stored credentials after login prompt
Transparency & Rollup | Keep terminals out of the way but ready (great for multi-monitor)
ZModem Integration | Supports rz/sz file transfers directly inside terminal sessions
Portable Mode | Fully standalone — run from USB, no installer needed
Where It’s Most Useful
– Windows-based sysadmins who need to SSH into dozens of servers per day
– Engineers working with Cisco, Unix, Linux systems from Windows laptops
– MSPs or NOC teams keeping a library of pre-configured sessions
– Students learning networking or devops with shared jumpboxes
– Anyone who loves PuTTY but wishes it had hotkeys and scripting
KiTTY doesn’t change the core feel of PuTTY — it just adds everything you end up missing after the first week.
Installation (or Not)
1. Download from the official site:
→ https://www.9bis.net/kitty/
2. Choose from installer or portable ZIP archive.
(Portable mode is popular — no config files in AppData, no registry.)
3. Launch kitty.exe, import existing PuTTY sessions or start from scratch.
4. Create sessions, save scripts, adjust shortcuts — get productive faster.
Requirements
– OS: Windows 7 and newer
– Architecture: x86/x64 builds available
– Dependencies: None (standalone EXE)
– Languages: Multi-language support
– Open Source: Yes — based on PuTTY, under same license
Final Thought
KiTTY isn’t trying to reinvent SSH. It just takes what PuTTY started and adds the knobs, buttons, and small conveniences that professionals actually need. It’s lightweight, scriptable, and practical — everything a good terminal tool should be.
📦 Official Site: https://www.9bis.net/kitty/
