zssh - SSH Chain

zssh is a modern, cross-platform CLI tool to manage and connect to your SSH servers with encrypted local storage and cloud sync capabilities.

Features

• Secure: All configuration is encrypted using AES-256-GCM with a master password.
• Cross-Platform: Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
• Cloud Sync: Sync your connections across devices using GitHub Gists (Encrypted).
• Shortcuts: Connect to servers using short aliases or IDs.
• Auto-Login: Supports password auto-fill (requires sshpass) and private keys.

Installation

npm install -g @abhiseck/zssh

Usage

Add a Connection

zssh add

Follow the interactive prompts to save your server details.

List Connections

zssh list

Displays a table of all saved connections.

Connect

zssh connect <alias_or_id>
# Example:
zssh connect my-server

Remove a Connection

zssh remove <alias_or_id>

Cloud Sync

To enable cloud sync, you need a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT) with gist scope.

Save to Cloud:

zssh save

Sync from Cloud:

zssh sync

Security

Your configuration is stored in ~/.zssh.json. The entire content is encrypted. You will be prompted for your master password when running commands.

Requirements

• Node.js >= 14
• sshpass (Optional, for password auto-fill)
  • macOS: brew install sshpass
  • Ubuntu: apt-get install sshpass

License

ISC