Marix A Modern, Zero Knowledge SSH Client

dev marix — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:52:48 +0000

Marix is an open-source desktop SSH client for Windows, Linux, and macOS, built to consolidate everyday server management tasks into a single workspace, while keeping full user control over data and security.
🌐 Website: https://marix.dev
📦 GitHub: https://github.com/marixdev/marix
What Marix provides
🔐 Server access
SSH terminal (PTY, system SSH)
Two-pane SFTP file manager (drag & drop)
Legacy SSH algorithm support
Known hosts & fingerprint verification
🖥️ Remote & Networking
Remote Desktop (RDP):
Linux via FreeRDP
macOS via official Microsoft Remote Desktop
Windows via mstsc
SSH port forwarding (Local / Remote / Dynamic SOCKS)
Network tools: DNS, WHOIS, Ping, Traceroute, Port checks
🗂️ Productivity
SSH key manager (generate / import / manage)
Per-server notes
Duplicate server detection
Command snippets with hotkeys
🗄️ Built-in database clients
MySQL / MariaDB
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
SQLite
🔄 Sharing & Backup
Encrypted peer-to-peer LAN sharing
Encrypted backups:
Local
Google Drive
GitHub
GitLab
Box
Backups include servers, keys, snippets, port forwards, and 2FA
🎨 User experience
Dark / Light modes
Lazy-loaded terminal themes (300+)
Multi-language UI (14 languages)
Keyboard-driven workflows
Development principles
No telemetry
No user tracking
No hidden backend services
No silent auto-updates
All network activity is user-initiated
Fully open source and auditable
Security approach
OS keychain for credential storage
Client-side encryption before any upload
Argon2id + AES-256-GCM
Versioned backup format for cross-machine restore
Clearly documented threat model (SECURITY.md)
No exaggerated security claims
Marix is not an enterprise security product.
It’s a practical tool for people who work with servers every day and want clarity over convenience.
Project status
Actively developed since v1.0
Iterative refactoring and architectural improvements
Focused on stability and real user feedback
👉 If you’re looking for an all-in-one SSH client without giving up transparency or control, Marix is worth a look.

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Marix A Modern, Zero Knowledge SSH Client