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WebSSH2

Web-based SSH client using xterm.js and WebSockets

Remote Access & VPN ★ 2.8k stars Easy setup Apache-2.0

WebSSH2 is an open-source web SSH client built with xterm.js and WebSockets. It can be self-hosted to provide browser-based terminal access to SSH servers.

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Key features

  • Browser SSH terminal
  • xterm.js frontend
  • WebSocket transport
  • Docker ready

Strengths

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)

Is WebSSH2 secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for WebSSH2's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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