PtyXL - Local-First SSH, SFTP & Serial Terminal
Local-First terminal<br>that engineers love<br>SSH, SFTP, and Serial COM in one blazing-fast multi-grid client. Your keys and configs never leave your machine - zero cloud sync, fully air-gapped compatible.
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Built for the terminal-native engineer<br>Four fundamental pillars that make PtyXL the most capable local-first terminal client for SSH, SFTP, and collaborative infrastructure work.
Security
Local-First Security<br>SSH keys, passwords, and session configs never leave your machine. No cloud sync, no telemetry, no third-party servers. PtyXL runs entirely offline - ideal for air-gapped enterprise networks and strict compliance environments.
Collaboration
SSH Multiplayer<br>Share a live SSH session with teammates over pure P2P - no screen sharing, no relay servers. Host controls guest permissions with read-only or read-write access. Pair-debug production issues in real time.
Professional
Session Recording<br>Record terminal sessions in asciinema v2 format and store them encrypted in your local Vault. Replay any session for postmortems, onboarding, and compliance audits - nothing uploaded to the cloud.
AI
Local AI Copilot<br>Session-aware AI with full terminal and SFTP context. Run Ollama models locally or connect OpenAI - agent, plan, ask, and debug modes help you work faster without sending infra secrets to third-party servers.
From first SSH to production-safe ops.
Connect<br>Open SSH and SFTP sessions, browse remote files in dual panels, and pick up where you left off. Resumable transfers and saved connection profiles keep daily infra work fast.<br>-Unlimited SSH / SFTP sessions<br>-Dual Panel SFTP<br>-Resumable transfers<br>-Connection profiles
Collaborate<br>Share live terminal sessions, record asciinema replays, and work with session-aware AI. Built for pair debugging, onboarding, and postmortems without screen sharing hacks.<br>-SSH Multiplayer<br>-Session Recording<br>-Local AI Copilot<br>-Session snapshots
Protect<br>Keep credentials in an encrypted local Vault, score risky commands before they run, and stay fully offline. No cloud sync, no telemetry - ready for air-gapped and regulated networks.<br>-Encrypted Vault<br>-Safe-Execution Sentinel<br>-Air-gapped ready<br>-Zero telemetry
All plans include unlimited SSH and SFTP. Pro unlocks collaboration and safety tools.<br>See full comparison
Simple, transparent plans<br>Start free. Upgrade when your infrastructure workflow demands more power.
Free<br>$0/ forever<br>Essential SSH and SFTP access for individual developers.
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Unlimited SSH / SFTP sessions<br>Chat & Groups<br>Online file editor<br>Community support
Pro<br>$7/ month<br>Every feature a professional needs - no compromises.
Soon<br>Everything in Free<br>SSH Multiplayer<br>Session Recording<br>Session snapshots (auto-restore)<br>Dual Panel SFTP<br>Safe-Execution Sentinel<br>Priority support
Team<br>$22/ month<br>For teams managing multiple servers at the same time.
Soon<br>Everything in Pro<br>Up to 10 users<br>Shared connections/groups<br>Permission management<br>Dedicated support
Start free.<br>Stay local.
One innovative client for SSH, SFTP. No account, no cloud sync - download and connect in minutes.
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