NeXTSSH: A Web-based SSH Client and Terminal Emulator

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

1. Clone the Repository:

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

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. 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
   NEXT_PUBLIC_SOCKET_URL='your-production-url'
   GITHUB_CLIENT_ID='your-client-id'
   GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET='your-client-secret'

   To get the GITHUB_CLIENT_ID and GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET, follow these steps:

   • Go to GitHub Developer Settings:
     • Visit GitHub Developer Settings.
   • Create a New OAuth App:
     • Under the "OAuth Apps" section, click "New OAuth App".
   • Fill in the Application Details:
     • Application Name: Enter a name for your app (e.g., "Next.js App").
     • Homepage URL: Enter your application's URL (e.g., http://localhost:3000 for local development).
     • Authorization Callback URL: Enter the callback URL for your app. For NextAuth, this is typically:

       http://localhost:3000/api/auth/callback/github
       

   • Register the Application:
     • Click "Register Application".
   • Copy the Client ID and Client Secret:
     • After registering, you will see the Client ID on the app's page.
     • Click "Generate a new client secret" to get the Client Secret.

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

4. Start the Development Server:

   npm run dev

   For production, first build the project:

   npm run build

   Then start the server:

   npm run start

Testing

• The project includes Jest for unit testing.
• Run unit tests:

  npm test

Screenshots

Landing Page:

Connection Page:

Connections Dashboard:

Terminal Page:

Account Page:

Dark Mode:

Contributing

• NeXTSSH was passionately crafted by Tapiwanashe Mlambo, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology from USIU-Africa.
• Want to make NeXTSSH even better? I welcome contributions! Feel free to open issues, submit pull requests, or suggest new features. Let's build together!
• If you find NeXTSSH useful, a star on the GitHub repo would be awesome!

Additional Notes

• 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.