What is Chrome Secure Shell?
Chrome Secure Shell is an extension for the Google Chrome browser that provides secure shell (SSH) and secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) capabilities directly within Chrome. It allows users to securely access remote servers, Linux/UNIX terminals, or other systems directly from the Chrome browser without having to install standalone SSH or SFTP client software.
Some key features of Chrome Secure Shell include:
- Supports common SSH features like terminal access, X11 forwarding, port forwarding/tunneling, and sftp support for file transfers
- Easily connect to remote hosts through an intuitive user interface, without dealing with command line SSH
- Store connection profiles for frequently-accessed hosts for quick access
- Integrates seamlessly into Chrome, taking advantage of Chrome's speed and security
- Cross-platform - works equally well on Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, and Linux since it runs within the Chrome browser
Chrome Secure Shell provides convenience and speed by putting SSH access directly in the browser, while still offering the security and functionality of traditional SSH clients. For Chrome browser users who frequently access remote servers, it can eliminate the need for separate SSH software.
Superputty, Gnome Connection Manager, Terminals, PuTTY Tray, ExtraPuTTY, SSH Explorer, PenguiNet, TinyShell, secpanel, MacTelnet, Pocketputty, SSH Cryptonaut are some alternatives to Chrome Secure Shell.