sshPilot is a graphical SSH client designed around the user’s existing OpenSSH configuration. It provides a desktop interface for organising remote systems while retaining compatibility with the familiar configuration and command-line tools used by OpenSSH.
The application aims to reduce the repetitive work involved in administering a collection of SSH hosts. Connection information, credentials and common administration actions can be managed from one interface without moving everything into a proprietary configuration format.
sshPilot has grown considerably beyond its original lightweight connection-manager role. Its interface now encompasses broader file, key, credential, container and extensibility features while remaining centred on SSH administration.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Read and use existing
~/.ssh/configentries instead of requiring a separate connection format. - Integrated terminal with tabbed sessions and split views, together with support for launching preferred external terminal applications.
- Keyboard-driven interface with configurable shortcuts for frequently used actions.
- Dual-pane SFTP file manager for browsing and transferring files between local and remote systems.
- SCP upload and download support for quick file transfers outside the full file-manager workflow.
- Generate and manage SSH keys and copy public keys to remote systems using
ssh-copy-id. - Manage
known_hostsandauthorized_keysinformation on both the local machine and connected remote hosts. - Graphical Docker container manager for inspecting and controlling containers on remote systems.
- Store credentials using libsecret, KeePass, Bitwarden/Vaultwarden or Pass rather than plain-text configuration.
- Back up and restore application settings, secrets and SSH keys through Bitwarden/Vaultwarden or user-controlled servers.
- Save command and script snippets for quick execution during administration sessions.
- Plugin architecture for adding connection protocols and additional interface pages.
Website: github.com/mfat/sshpilot
Support:
Developer: Mehdi
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
sshPilot is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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