Core Shell
Full-featured SSH terminal
Core Shell is an SSH terminal for Mac that helps you organize and connect to remote hosts, especially when you regularly work across multiple servers.
by Codinn Technologies · 93% positive (579)
What you get
You can switch between remote hosts without repeatedly setting up connections.
Core Shell gives you a place to keep your SSH connections organized, so you can find the host you need and log in with one click. You can group hosts with custom tags, switch between them, and let automatic reconnect handle dropped connections. If you manage many servers, that means less time hunting through connection details.
You can tailor settings for each host rather than use the same configuration everywhere. Built-in OpenSSH support lets you use options such as proxy jump and agent forwarding, while support for your existing ssh_config files lets you keep configurations you already use. Contextual help explains SSH directives when you need a reference.
You can also choose to store passwords and passphrases in macOS Keychain instead of remembering them yourself. Eight terminal color schemes let you choose how your sessions look.
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Find the right host
You can group connections with custom tags and switch between hosts without hunting through a long, unorganized list.
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Spend less time reconnecting
You get one-click login and automatic reconnection when a connection drops.
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Keep host settings distinct
You can adjust each host’s SSH options and consult contextual help when a directive needs explaining.
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Reuse your SSH setup
You can use existing ssh_config files and OpenSSH options such as proxy jump and agent forwarding.
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Remember fewer credentials
You can optionally save passwords and passphrases in macOS Keychain.
Best for
- You administer multiple remote servers
- You regularly switch between SSH hosts
- You want to reuse existing OpenSSH configurations
Skip it if
You probably don’t need it if you rarely use SSH and your current terminal already handles your connections comfortably.
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From the developer
Professionally, toggle between tons of hosts with Core Shell. This full-featured terminal for Mac allows you to customize connections, get access to advanced features – from proxy jump to agent forwarding, and organize hosts by tags for convenience.Read the full description
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