The SSH Client macOS Deserves
SSH, SFTP, RDP & VNC — all in one app. Free to start.
Universal Binary (Apple Silicon + Intel)
Drag, drop, deploy
Dual-pane file browser with drag & drop from Finder, a built-in remote editor, and real-time transfer progress. Managing files on remote servers feels like working locally.
- Drag & drop uploads directly from Finder with live progress bar
- Double-click to edit remote files — Cmd+S saves back to server
- Bulk operations: select multiple files for download, chmod, or delete
Windows desktops, inside SSHive
Embedded RDP client powered by IronRDP (Rust). Full keyboard, mouse, and clipboard support. No external app needed — everything stays in one window.
- Embedded client — no Microsoft Remote Desktop or third-party app needed
- Full clipboard integration, keyboard shortcuts, and Cmd+V paste
- Adaptive resolution matching your Retina display
One command, all servers
Execute the same command simultaneously on every connected SSH session. Perfect for fleet-wide updates, service restarts, or config deployments across dozens of servers.
- Toggle with Cmd+Shift+B — instant broadcast to all sessions
- See real-time output from every server side-by-side
- Perfect for rolling restarts, config pushes, and fleet management
Secure port forwarding, visualized
Local (-L), Remote (-R), and SOCKS5 (-D) tunnels with a visual interface. Access remote databases, expose local services, and route traffic — all encrypted through SSH.
- Local forwarding: access remote MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis as localhost
- SOCKS5 dynamic proxy for full network routing through the tunnel
- Up to 10 local + 5 remote tunnels per connection profile
Let Claude manage your servers
Built-in MCP server that auto-configures Claude Code, Cursor, and Claude Desktop. Your AI assistant can execute commands, read logs, and browse files on any connected server.
- Auto-configures Claude Code, Cursor & Claude Desktop in one click
- 5 tools: list sessions, execute commands, browse & edit remote files
- 100% local — Bearer token auth, no cloud relay
Everything you need to manage remote servers
One app. All protocols. Zero switching.
Why SSHive?
Native macOS
Built for macOS with Keychain integration, native notifications, and system theme support. Not a Linux port.
All-in-One
SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, tunnels, and tools — one app instead of five. Stop switching between windows.
Secure & Private
macOS Keychain encryption, no telemetry, no ads. Your credentials and data never leave your machine.
How SSHive compares
| Feature | SSHive | MobaXterm | iTerm2 | Termius |
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