NeXTSSH: A Web-based SSH Client and Terminal Emulator

Landing Page

Connect to and command your remote servers effortlessly with NeXTSSH, a web-based SSH client and terminal emulator. Master your systems directly from your browser!

Key Features

Seamless SSH Connections: Establish secure connections to your remote servers with ease.
Responsive Terminal Experience: Enjoy a fluid, full-featured terminal right in your web browser.
Organized Connection Management: Conveniently manage multiple server connections.

Technologies

NextJS: Blazing-fast React-based web framework.
NodeJS: Robust JavaScript runtime environment.
Socket.io: Real-time, bi-directional communication for seamless updates.
Xterm.js: Robust terminal emulation in the browser.
SSH2: Comprehensive SSH2 implementation for NodeJS.

Local Development

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/tapiwamla/NeXTSSH.git

Install Dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Add Environment Variables: Create a .env file with the following content:

NEXTAUTH_SECRET='your-secret-key' (Use `openssl rand -base64 32` to generate a secret key)
GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID='your-client-id'
GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET='your-client-secret'
GITHUB_CLIENT_ID='your-client-id'
GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET='your-client-secret'

Note: The NEXTAUTH_SECRET value is optional for development, but required for production.

For development, start the Development Server:
```
npm run dev 
```
For production, first build the project:
```
npm run build
```
Then start the server:
```
npm run start
```

Screenshots

Connection Page:

New Connection Page

Connections Dashboard:

Connections Dashboard

Terminal Page:

Terminal Page

Account Page:

Account Page

Dark Mode:

Dark Mode

Testing

The project includes Jest for unit testing.
Run unit tests:
```
npm test
```

Notes

Support: If you find NeXTSSH useful, a star on the GitHub repo would be awesome!
Security: NeXTSSH handles SSH connections. Ensure you follow best security practices and use strong credentials.
Deployment: Explore suitable hosting options (like cloud providers) for production deployment.