Blink Shell
An SSH and Mosh terminal for iPhone and iPad with local Unix tools and SFTP support.
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About Blink Shell
Blink Shell is a terminal for iOS and iPadOS with SSH and Mosh clients. Mosh keeps sessions alive as the device moves between networks or goes to sleep, and uses local echo to hide lag while typing.
It also includes local command-line tools, key and agent support, SFTP with Files app integration, device sync, external keyboard support and extensive customisation of themes and fonts. The source is published on GitHub. It suits developers and administrators who work on remote servers from an iPad.
Strengths
- Mosh support keeps sessions alive across networks and sleep
- SSH keys, agent and SFTP with Files app integration
- Good external keyboard support
- Source code published
Limitations
- iOS and iPadOS only
- Annual subscription after the trial
Details
- Pricing
- PaidTwo-week free trial, then $19.99 per year.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- Blink Shell
- Platforms
- iOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Working on remote servers from an iPad or iPhone
- Categories
- Terminals
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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