ttyd
Share your terminal over the web
ttyd is a simple command-line tool for sharing a terminal over the web, written in C for speed and low footprint. It supports SSL, basic authentication, and full-color terminals.
Key features
- Fast C implementation
- SSL and basic auth
- Full-color terminal
- Tiny footprint
Strengths
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 12.2k GitHub stars
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