A workspace that fits
Multiple SSH tabs, resizable splits, saved layouts, and terminal search.
INDEPENDENTLY BUILT. LOCAL BY DEFAULT.
Your servers.
Your keys.
Your workspace.
A quieter place to work with your infrastructure. SSH terminals, remote files, and connection details — together, on your device.
See the Mac preview
NO ACCOUNT REQUIREDENCRYPTED LOCAL VAULTFREE TO USE
01 / A PLACE FOR THE WHOLE TASK
Connect. Find the file.
Keep your place.
Move between terminals and remote files without losing the context of what you came to do.
Files beside the terminal
Browse SFTP directories and edit remote text files, with a comparison before resolving save conflicts.
Your library, kept local
Encrypted connections, credentials, notes, and commands. Recovery keys and encrypted backups you keep yourself.
02 / START WITH YOUR OWN DEVICE
A connection shouldn’t
need another account.
Your vault lives on your device. Connect directly to your servers. If you want sync, use your own sync service.
AI tools are optional, too. You choose the provider and the context to send. Local agent access asks for review before commands run.
Read how your data is handled03 / EARLY DAYS. REAL WORK.
Make it part
of your day.
Start with the Mac preview. Bring your feedback, and help shape what comes next.
PUBLIC DOWNLOAD COMING SOON
A little more preparation.
The first Mac installer is being prepared. Once available, you can download the latest version here.
Mac · Apple SiliconFirst release target
Windows, iPhone & AndroidIn development · not available to download
This is a development preview, not an audited security product. Keep an encrypted backup and your recovery key before trying a new build.
Release notes & known limitsA FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Do I need an account or subscription?
No account is required for the local workspace. The app is free to use. Optional sync uses a separately configured service; optional AI providers may charge for API use.
What if I forget my vault passphrase?
Keep the recovery key shown when you create your vault. Without the passphrase or the matching recovery key, the encrypted contents cannot be recovered by the developer.
How will updates work?
Early Mac releases will be available here as installer downloads. To update, quit Localfirst SSH, open the newer DMG, and drag the app into Applications. Choose Replace when asked; you do not need to uninstall first. Keep an encrypted backup and your recovery key before updating. Automatic updates are not available yet.
Where can I send feedback?
Public support details will be available with the first release. Include your app version and steps to reproduce the problem. Never send passwords, keys, private server details, or terminal transcripts.