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zellij, natively
Sessions, tabs, and panes become tappable UI with quick switching, rename, focus, split, and overview controls.
SSH + zellij, built for touch
Your sessions.
Anywhere.
sesh turns remote shells and zellij workspaces into a native iPhone and iPad experience. Attach, switch panes, move files, and keep working without shrinking a desktop app onto a phone.
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A workspace, not just a terminal
Native controls where touch wins.
The terminal stays a real terminal. Everything around it is designed for the device in your hand.
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Shell workspaces
Move around the app without destroying your PTY. Reopen the same connected shell with its content and scrollback intact.
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Terminal keyboard
Optional Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrows, pane controls, saved commands, and history without wasting screen space.
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Native SFTP
Browse, upload, download, rename, create folders, and delete remote files with progress and cancellation.
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Secure identities
Import or generate Ed25519 keys, protect them with Face ID or passcode, and keep credentials in Keychain.
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Made for iPad
Resizable sidebar, hardware shortcuts, separate shell windows, and Stage Manager workflows.
The real app
Less finger gymnastics.
Jump between work, inspect every pane, and bring up terminal keys only when you need them.
$ sesh security --summary
OK credentials: iOS Keychain
OK host keys: TOFU pinning
OK identity lock: Face ID / passcode
OK analytics: none
OK tracking: none
OK app servers: none
connection: your device -SSH-> your server
Your server. Your keys.
Private by construction.
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Host verification
Trust-on-first-use pinning warns when a server key changes and shows both fingerprints.
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Local key storage
Passwords, passphrases, and private keys stay in the device Keychain.
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Direct connections
SSH traffic flows between your device and your host. sesh has no relay or analytics backend.
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FIDO2 forwarding
Optional NFC security-key support handles WebAuthn challenges from compatible remote tools while credentials remain protected on the key.
Optional tips
Free means free.
Every host, shell, pane, transfer, identity, theme, and security feature is available without payment. If sesh earns a place on your home screen, you can leave an optional one-time tip. No subscription. No renewal. No locked features.