PulseSSH is a modern terminal manager designed for productivity and ease of use. Manage multiple SSH, MOSH, SFTP, and FTP sessions, organize connections into folders, configure clusters, and customize your workspace with a beautiful UI and advanced automation options.
Fig. 1: Dashboard with foldered connections and split terminals.
- Multi-Panel & Tabbed Layouts: Organize terminals in split-pane (vertical/horizontal) or tabbed layouts. Easily switch between views to manage multiple sessions efficiently.
- Smart Splitting: Intelligently split terminals from the root or the currently active panel.
- Local & Remote Terminals: Seamlessly launch local shell sessions, remote SSH and MOSH connections, and FTP/SFTP file transfers.
- Customizable Shell: Define a default shell or specify one per connection.
- Organize with Folders: Group connections into folders and sub-folders for a clean and structured workspace.
- Detailed Connection Profiles: Save SSH, MOSH, FTP, SFTP, and local connections with comprehensive settings:
- Credentials: Store usernames, passwords, and identity file paths.
- Sudo: Configure automatic sudo password entry for privileged commands.
- Custom Options: Set connection timeouts, keep-alive intervals, and more.
- Search & Filter: Quickly find connections in the sidebar using the built-in search functionality.
- Batch Sessions: Group multiple connections into a "Cluster" to launch them all at once.
- Flexible Launch: Open cluster connections in separate tabs or a tiled split-pane layout.
- Easy Selection: Filter and select which connections from your list to include in a cluster.
- Connection Hooks: Automate tasks by running custom scripts at different stages:
- Pre/Post-Connect (Local): Execute commands on your local machine before connecting or after disconnecting.
- Pre/Post-Connect (Remote): Run commands on the remote server immediately after login or before logout.
- Manual Scripts: Store and run frequently used scripts or command batches on demand.
- Remote Scripting: Define scripts that can be executed on the remote machine during a session.
- Appearance: Tailor the look and feel of your terminal:
- Themes: Switch between light and dark themes.
- Fonts & Colors: Customize the terminal font, size, and color scheme.
- Cursor Style: Choose from block, underline, or bar cursor shapes.
- Behaviors: Fine-tune application behavior, such as default split direction, shell selection, and startup settings.
- Global Settings:
- Binaries: Define paths to global binaries for use in scripts.
- Environment Variables: Set global environment variables available to all sessions.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Configure custom keybindings for common actions.
- Secure Credential Storage: Store identity files and manage passphrases securely.
- Password Protection: Supports password-based logins for SSH connections.
- Visibility Toggle: Hide or show sensitive credentials like passwords and passphrases in the configuration UI.
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Collapsible Sidebar: Maximize your terminal workspace with a collapsible sidebar.
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Intuitive Dialogs: Easily manage connections, clusters, and settings through clean and organized dialogs.
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SFTP Integration: Quickly open an SFTP session for the active terminal to transfer files.
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FTP Integration: Quickly open an FTP session for the active terminal to transfer files.
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Command Palette: Access commands and actions quickly with a searchable command palette.
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Cross-Platform
- Enjoy a consistent and native experience on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Organize connections in the sidebar and manage multiple sessions with split layouts and tabs.
Configure connections with detailed settings for authentication, automation scripts, and sudo.
Group connections into a cluster for batch operations, with options for tabbed or split-pane launch.
Customize appearance, behaviors, shortcuts, and more in the global Settings panel.
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