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ConnectBot (ssh-agent)

As part of the development of Agit I created this patch of ConnectBot which allows other android apps to use it as an ssh-agent. This means that Agit doesn't need to actually manage or even store SSH keys itself, which is pretty cool.
You only need to trust one app with your SSH keys
- that's ConnectBot, which already has great infrastructure for managing public keys
- and all other apps defer to it for signing the cryptographic-challenges required to initiate an SSH session.

The pull-request to get this functionality merged back into ConnectBot is here:

https://github.com/kruton/connectbot/pull/13

See the Agit SSH page for more details:

https://github.com/rtyley/agit/wiki/SSH

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Reviews (27)

A. G. u. Feb 25, 2012     

Honestly the best added feature for me is to be able to use the TAB key on my Transformer Prime keyboard. If only I could also use CTRL (And ignore the shift/symbol-lock), it'd be just about perfect. Nevertheless the agent-forwarding is also a big plus. Lets hope these features get merged onto the trunk!

Ant. D. Jun 13, 2018     

Leaves notifications that cannot be removed, even when closing the app. Ssh has limited usefulness without cursor keys and other special keys.

D.. B. Feb 28, 2014     

Great app but I have a problem when saving a filename after nano ctrl-x (wont accept enter)

A. G. u. Apr 14, 2017     

Works where other connectbot and ssh client fail. Ssh to sdf use pine email

Jam. R. Dec 28, 2015     

Great with a non standard keyboard for some of the shortcuts. Would be helpful if there was an on-screen indication of the shortcut keys. Otherwise my go to for SSH.

Joh. R. Mar 1, 2017     

This app is no longer being developed, and is too buggy to use. All of its features are now included in the proper ConnectBot app. Do not install.

dan. l. Jan 14, 2014     

Good app and does the job, but the font size is a bit small. I usually have to hold my tablet up to my face to even begin seeing the prompt.

Jar. C. Feb 3, 2014     

I am impressed. Only needed basic access from my phone but this is a complete solution. Works brilliantly. Would be 5 stars if I could work out how to make text larger.

Ala. G. Dec 3, 2013     

It doesn't look great and is hard to issue commands but without a physical keyboard, that's to be expected and this gets the job done, otherwise.

Mik. J. Apr 24, 2014     

After a few problems I managed to get the hang of this app. Very handy, use it everyday

Hex. D. Dec 27, 2013     

Let's me connect to my RasPi from my nexus 7. This is a thing I need, this app makes me happy. Would like and easy way to increase font size.

Zso. J. Feb 8, 2018     

It crashes at the first typed character after a successful login. Unbelievable bug...

Dav. P. Jul 24, 2018     

This used to be good, but since upgrading my phone to Android Oreo, it keeps crashing so I had to switch to a different ssh client app.

Sta. B. Apr 5, 2014     

The better ssh-client I've ever seen, but there is some inconvenience with HD screen. I couldn't find some way to change font size, so it looks very unusable with the small font. Could you please advise how I might increase font size? Thank you.

Mar. W. Dec 9, 2013     

Of all shell apps it's the one that always comes back into my phone.

Col. K. Jul 29, 2018     

Connects but crashes. Switched to the proper connectbot app which actually works

A. G. u. Nov 15, 2012     

The keyboard with the Asus transformer doesn't work at all, the number keys are all mapped to F1-9 rather than the somewhat more useful !-( / ). The escape key is also only accessible by a soft button.

Hak. K. Jan 20, 2014     

This app is simple, but has all the features i need to manage my server.

Lad. H. Jan 6, 2014     

@Hex DSL: volume up/down to change font size. I love this app for convenient terminal access! Would like touch cursor support eg for resizing and focusing tmux windows.

A. G. u. May 20, 2012     

Everything is great. My only note is that the instructions assume your phone has a trackball, which mine does not. The alternatives (touching screen) should be listed.

A. G. u. Jul 1, 2012     

I am even going to by me now a remote keyboard to carry in my bag always for the rare occasions when I have to fix stuff on the move! Running on Nexus S

Rob. H. Aug 13, 2017     

Unfortunately crashes on first character typed after successful login. Using Google Pixel phone. App doesn't look like it's being maintained

A. G. u. May 26, 2014     

Landscape keyboard keeps me from seeing what I'm typing in the terminal. Please fix. Otherwise great app.

A. G. u. Feb 21, 2012     

Responded quickly with a very helpful answer that solved a problem. Would recommend.

A. G. u. Sep 20, 2011     

Thanks for letting me select a port. Was scared for a second.

A. G. u. Jul 25, 2013     

This is what I am looking for, cause I usualy manage data on server, it really small, fast app

黃定銳. Jul 5, 2013     

I'm currentiy using hTC Desire Z, and it works perfect! It's like a special build for Z! Every bottem on the device have its job without waste and inconvince. Ican't like it more!