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Where Does Tabby Store Settings?

Tabby config.yaml and profiles data folders on Windows, macOS and Linux.

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Tabby stores settings in config.yaml under a per-user config folder, with profiles and plugin data nearby. Color schemes and keybindings live in the same file.

One YAML file holds most customization. Copying it migrates the terminal setup; plugins need separate reinstalls.

Where Tabby stores this, by platform

Windows
%APPDATA%\tabby

Holds config.yaml plus profiles data. Close Tabby before copying. Exact inner layout can shift between Tabby releases.

macOS
~/Library/Application Support/tabby

Same role. Use Go to Folder in Finder.

Linux
~/.config/tabby

Standard XDG location. Same config.yaml filename.

Frequently asked questions

How do I move Tabby settings?

Copy config.yaml (and the profiles data folder) to the same locations with Tabby closed. Reinstall plugins from the in-app manager afterward.

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