Manage all your SSH servers with one click, right inside Terminator.
A clean, privacy-friendly, and fully offline SSH manager for Linux power users.
If you’re a Linux user who lives inside the Terminator terminal emulator, you already know how powerful it is.
Split panes, tabs, layouts — Terminator has it all.
But what about managing SSH connections?
Typing SSH commands manually or juggling dozens of server configs quickly becomes painful.
That’s why I built Terminator SSH Manager — a simple, native plugin that brings SSH connection management directly into your terminal. ⚡
🧩 What Is Terminator SSH Manager?
Terminator SSH Manager is a lightweight plugin written in Python + GTK3 that lets you save, organize, and connect to your SSH servers — without leaving Terminator.
It blends seamlessly with the Adwaita GTK theme, so it looks and feels like a natural part of your terminal.
✨ Features
- 🔐 Multiple Authentication Options — SSH key or password
- 📋 Server Management — Add, edit, delete, or search your servers
- ⚡ Quick Connect — One-click SSH connection
- 🎨 Native GTK UI — Matches your Linux desktop beautifully
- 💾 Local Storage — Data saved in JSON under
~/.config/terminator - 🔒 Privacy First — No telemetry, tracking, or cloud sync
🔒 Privacy & Security
Your data never leaves your machine.
✅ Stored locally at:
~/.config/terminator/ssh_servers.json
✅ No network requests
✅ No telemetry or analytics
✅ Fully open source
⚠️ Note: Passwords are stored as plain text in the JSON file. For better security, use SSH key authentication instead.
⚙️ Installation
🧰 Prerequisites
Make sure you have:
- Terminator installed
- Python 3.6+
- GTK 3.0 (usually pre-installed on Linux)
🚀 Quick Install
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/binhduc1211/terminator-ssh-manager.git
- Create Terminator plugins folder (if not exists)
mkdir -p ~/.config/terminator/plugins
- Copy plugin files
cp terminator-ssh-manager/ssh_manager.py ~/.config/terminator/plugins/
cp -r terminator-ssh-manager/ssh_manager_lib ~/.config/terminator/plugins/
Then:
- Open Terminator → Preferences → Plugins
- Check ✓ SSHManager
- Click Close
- Restart Terminator
🖥️ Usage
Open the Manager
Right-click inside Terminator → SSH Manager
Add a Server
- Click Add Server
- Fill in:
- Name, Host, Port, User
- Auth Type: SSH Key or Password
- Description (optional)
- Click OK
Connect
Click Connect to instantly open a new SSH session.
Manage
Easily Edit or Delete existing servers.
🧠 Why Use It?
Unlike external SSH clients or GUI tools, Terminator SSH Manager:
- Works inside your favorite terminal
- Keeps your workflow fast and minimal
- Integrates perfectly with Terminator layouts and panes
For developers, sysadmins, or anyone who frequently connects to remote machines, this plugin is a total time-saver.
📜 License & Source
This project is open source under the MIT License.
👉 View on GitHub →
❤️ About the Author
Created by Duc Nguyen, a Linux enthusiast who loves building small, practical tools for the developer community.
“I built this plugin because I was tired of typing SSH commands all day.
Now I can connect to any server in just two clicks — without leaving my terminal.”
⭐ Support the Project
If you like it, please star the repository ❤️
https://github.com/binhduc1211/terminator-ssh-manager
It really helps more Linux users discover it!
🧾 TL;DR
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔌 Plugin Type | Terminator Plugin |
| 🧰 Language | Python 3 + GTK3 |
| 💾 Storage | Local JSON file |
| 🔒 Privacy | 100% offline |
| 🧑💻 Auth Methods | SSH Key / Password |
| ⚡ Connect | One-click |
| 🎨 UI Theme | Adwaita native |
Terminator SSH Manager —
Your favorite terminal, now smarter than ever.
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