Latch is a terminal multiplexer with built-in remote access. Connect to persistent terminal sessions locally, over SSH or Mosh, or through a web browser.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Create and manage persistent named terminal sessions.
- Access sessions using SSH, Mosh, or a web browser.
- Share a session between multiple simultaneous connections.
- Includes native SSH and Mosh servers.
- Provides multiple windows within each session.
- Offers configurable key bindings and mouse support.
- Includes scrollback and terminal scroll mode.
- Uses public-key authentication for remote connections.
- Provides an administration panel for managing connections and access methods.
- Supports remote access through an optional QUIC relay without port forwarding or a VPN.
- Distributed as a single binary with no runtime dependencies.
Website: github.com/unixshells/latch
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Developer: Unix Shells
License: MIT License
Latch is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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