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csshX
csshX is a powerful command line tool used for managing multiple SSH sessions simultaneously on macOS. It is an extended version of the original ClusterSSH tool and includes several improvements and added functionalities. With csshX, you can easily execute commands across multiple servers at once, making it ideal for system administrators and developers working in distributed environments. The tool provides a convenient tabbed interface that allows you to view and interact with multiple SSH sessions in a single window. csshX also supports synchronized input, which means that any keystrokes made in one session are automatically applied to all other sessions. It provides features like copy and paste synchronization, customizable profiles, the ability to create and save groups of servers, and supports X11 forwarding and public key authentication. With its easy-to-use interface and powerful capabilities, csshX significantly increases productivity and simplifies the management of SSH sessions in macOS.
List of commands for csshX:
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csshx:tldr:12fa2 csshx: Connect to multiple hosts with a given SSH key.$ csshX ${user@hostname1} ${user@hostname2} --ssh_args "-i ${path-to-key_file-pem}"try on your machineexplain this command
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csshx:tldr:66963 csshx: Connect to multiple hosts.$ csshX ${hostname1} ${hostname2}try on your machineexplain this command
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csshx:tldr:bbf61 csshx: Connect to a pre-defined cluster from `/etc/clusters`.$ csshX cluster1try on your machineexplain this command