SmoothSSH is a high-performance, gesture-driven SSH client for Android, built specifically for sysadmins who need speed, security, and a frictionless terminal experience on the move.
Forget clunky menus and dropped frames. SmoothSSH provides a smooth interface optimized for modern hardware like the Pixel 9 Pro XL, ensuring 60fps terminal scrolling and cryptographic handshakes that don't hang your UI.
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- Multi-Session Swiping: Running maintenance across a cluster? Fluidly swipe left or right on the terminal canvas to instantly snap between active SSH sessions.
- The Transcript Engine: Stop fighting with mobile text selection. One tap dumps your entire live terminal buffer into a native, searchable text view—perfect for grabbing IP addresses or logs.
- Dynamic Control Row: A mobile-optimized accessory row that seamlessly swaps to vital sysadmin keys (SIGINT, EOF, SUSPEND) the moment you tap CTRL.
- Encrypted Vault: All connections, passwords, and private keys (PEM) are stored in a heavily encrypted local vault using AES-256.
- Biometric App Lock: Secure the entire application behind your device's native Fingerprint, Face ID, or PIN.
- Frictionless Workflow: Quick-add new Identities or Private Keys directly from the connection screen without losing your place.
- Volume Rocker Scaling: Instantly scale your terminal font size up or down using your phone's physical volume buttons.
- Portable Backups: Export your entire configuration as an encrypted
.smoothvaultfile to migrate between devices securely.
- Terminal Emulator:
xterm.dart - SSH/Crypto:
dartssh2(AOT Native Compiled) - Security:
flutter_secure_storage&local_auth - UI Engine: Flutter (Custom Cupertino Slide Transitions)
To get SmoothSSH running on your local machine:
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Clone the Repo:
git clone [https://github.com/cfultz/smoothssh.git](https://github.com/cfultz/smoothssh.git) cd smoothssh -
Install Dependencies:
flutter pub get
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Generate Launcher Icons:
flutter pub run flutter_launcher_icons
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Run on Device:
# Use --release mode for optimal crypto and rendering performance flutter run --release
This repository uses GitHub Actions to automatically build and package the app. Any push to the main branch triggers a workflow that generates:
- A universal Android App Bundle (
.aab) - Architecture-specific split
.apkfiles for optimized device installation
Check the Releases tab for the latest compiled binaries.
This project has been stripped of all non-Android platform code to remain as lean and performant as possible.
lib/models/: Data structures for Connections and Identities.lib/services/: Logic for Session Management, Encryption, and Settings.lib/screens/: High-performance UI views and Terminal logic.assets/: Branding and iconography.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Built for sysadmins, by sysadmins. 🔒





