SightSSH

SightSSH is an accessible, 2-in-1 SSH client and SFTP manager designed for convenience and ease of use.

About the Project

I am Đào Đức Trung (ddt.one). I manage servers frequently and often need to switch between running commands via SSH and uploading files via SFTP. I created this tool primarily for my own personal use to have an interface that is streamlined, accessible, and works exactly the way I want it to.

I am not a professional developer; I built this software in collaboration with Google DeepMind's Antigravity AI assistant.

Why Open Source?

This software is designed to run completely offline and locally on your machine. I decided to open-source the code so that:

1. Trust: You can verify the code yourself to ensure it is secure and truly private.
2. Sharing: Anyone who finds this tool useful or interesting is welcome to use it.

Features

• 2-in-1 Workflow: Seamlessly switch between Terminal and SFTP file management in one window.
• Accessibility First: Optimized for screen readers (NVDA, JAWS) with dedicated input modes and clean output.
• Profile Management: Securely encrypted storage for your server credentials.
• SFTP Tools:
  • Dual-pane file manager (Local/Remote).
  • Quick actions: Rename (F2), Delete (Delete), Recursive Permissions (Properties).
  • Resume functionality: Remembers your last used directories.
• Privacy: No telemetry, no cloud syncing. Your data stays on your device.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+
• NVDA (Recommended for screen reader users)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Daoductrung/SightSSH.git
   cd SightSSH

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the application:

   python -m sightssh.main
   python -m sightssh.main

Building from Source (Create .exe)

To create a standalone Windows executable (.exe):

1. Double-click build.bat.
2. Wait for the process to complete.
   • Logs are saved to install_log.txt and build_log.txt.
3. Find the SightSSH.exe file in the dist folder.

You can now share or move SightSSH.exe anywhere; it is strictly portable.

Contributing

Since this is a personal project, I maintain it as I have time. However, contributions are welcome! If you find a bug or want to improve the code, feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Credits

• Concept & Testing: Đào Đức Trung
• AI Co-Developer: Antigravity (Google DeepMind)
• Libraries: wxPython (GUI), paramiko (SSH/SFTP), cryptography.