TermForge: SSH, Docker, and File Management in One .NET App
TermForge is a local web application built with .NET and React that merges SSH sessions, file browser, and Docker management into one unified tool. This project offers a modern solution to the challenges faced when switching between terminals and remote file systems across multiple servers.
Key points
- Developed using ASP.NET Core and React.
- Integrates SSH terminals, remote file editor, and Docker control in one UI.
- Unknown SSH keys are automatically fingerprint presented.
- Credentials are secured in Windows Credential Manager, macOS Keychain, or an encrypted vault.
- Critical operations (deletion, restarts) require mandatory confirmations.
TermForge functions as a local desktop application accessible via a web browser, leveraging ASP.NET Core on the backend. It integrates multiple developer tools, including SSH terminals, a remote file editor, and a Docker management dashboard, into a single UI. Developers can write code and safely save changes through the browser, eliminating the need to rely solely on remote tools like nano or vim. This significantly streamlines workflows when managing multiple machines and provides a centralized workspace.
Real-world use
- Managing multiple remote servers or VPS instances simultaneously.
- Developing a web application by performing remote shell and file editing.
- Monitoring logs and accessing internal processes of Docker containers.
- Eliminating the manual switching between SSH and remote file systems.
Why it matters
This tool improves developer productivity by eliminating the tedious process of switching between fragmented tools while working on remote servers.