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SSH Server Manager

A local-first SSH host and credential manager for people and their AI agents. Credentials live in the OS keychain; agents get connection context, never secrets.

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Getting started

QuickstartTen minutes from install to a managed fleet.InstallationInstall with pipx, pip, or from a source checkout.PlatformsWhat the vault and OpenSSH integration look like per OS.

Guides

CLIserverctl commands for hosts, credentials, and sessions.Web UIThe loopback management UI and its reveal protections.Backend APIShared application services, runtime lifecycle and API v1 contracts.AI agentsHow an agent uses the tool without ever seeing a secret.MountingExpose a host's directory locally through sshfs.

Reference

Command referenceEvery subcommand, flag, and exit code.Data modelWhere profiles, tags, and vault entries are stored.TroubleshootingDiagnosing connection, vault, and config failures.Agent safety rulesThe rules an agent must follow when driving serverctl.

Project

Security modelThreat model, credential handling, and what is out of scope.FAQCommon questions about scope, safety, and behaviour.RoadmapWhat is shipped and what is being considered next.UI/UX researchThe evidence behind the host and tag interaction model.ValidationReproduce contract, browser, package and upgrade acceptance checks.