Secure Shell

Terminal emulator and SSH and SFTP client.
What is Secure Shell?
Secure Shell is a unique Chrome extension that acts as a terminal emulator and SSH and SFTP client. It is the development version of the extension, brimming with new features, and fixes that may not be present in the stable version yet. This version is continuously updated, providing you an opportunity to experience the latest updates ahead of their stable release. However, it comes with the risk of running lightly tested code. A helpful FAQ, a newsletter for updates, and a contact page for feedback are offered.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.43 (23)
Version: 12 Oct 2024 14:14 (Last updated: 2024-10-12)
Creation date: 2020-07-05
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • clipboardRead
  • clipboardWrite
  • contextMenus
  • idle
  • notifications
  • storage
  • terminalPrivate
  • unlimitedStorage
  • fileSystemProvider
  • accessibilityFeatures.read
Size: 18.51M

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Extension summary

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This is the development version of the Secure Shell extension.

It contains fixes & features that may not yet be available in the stable version. Use it at your own risk. If you're not comfortable running lightly tested code then install the stable version instead: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/iodihamcpbpeioajjeobimgagajmlibd

Please read the FAQ, available here: https://hterm.org/x/ssh/faq.

You can also exchange feedback in the chromium-hterm mailing list, available here: https://hterm.org/x/ssh/contact.

The changelog is available here: https://hterm.org/x/ssh/changelog

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works fabulously for SSH and SFTP
  • Consistent and simple interface
  • Good replacement for PuTTY on Windows
  • Overall good functionality
Cons
  • Issues with loading NaCl plugin
  • Session gets logged out after 30 seconds
  • Requires relay server options despite user not needing it
  • Lack of SFTP save password option
  • Stuck on loading screen
Most mentioned
  • Stuck at 'Loading NaCl plug-in...'
  • Requires relay server options
  • Consistent and simple
Recent reviews
Я не нашел SFTP. Я не нашел пункта как сохранить пароль. Пока шлак.
by Paolo Sezart, 2024-01-17

ssh and sftp work but sftp mount does not
by Jorge Carrillo, 2024-01-15

Doesn't work on any machine since new wasm version.
by Jon, 2023-12-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Secure Shell is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Secure Shell is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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