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purple

Open-source terminal SSH manager and SSH config editor in Rust. Fuzzy search hundreds of hosts, sync from 16 clouds, transfer files, manage Docker and Podman over SSH, sign short-lived Vault SSH certs and expose an MCP server for AI agents.

Details

Author
erickochen
Category
Code & Development
Platform
GitHub
Framework
custom
Language
rust
Stars
181
First indexed
2026-05-15
Last active
2026-04-13
Directory sync
2026-05-15

Overview

Open-source terminal SSH manager and SSH config editor in Rust. Fuzzy search hundreds of hosts, sync from 16 clouds, transfer files, manage Docker and Podman over SSH, sign short-lived Vault SSH certs and expose an MCP server for AI agents.

Quick start

git

git clone https://github.com/erickochen/purple

Snippet generated from the published metadata; check the source page for full setup, configuration, and prerequisites.

What purple can do

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Frequently asked questions

What is purple?
Open-source terminal SSH manager and SSH config editor in Rust. Fuzzy search hundreds of hosts, sync from 16 clouds, transfer files, manage Docker and Podman over SSH, sign short-lived Vault SSH certs and expose an MCP server for AI agents.
How do I install purple?
Use git: `git clone https://github.com/erickochen/purple`. Full setup details on the source page linked above.
Is purple open source?
purple is published on GitHub.
What are alternatives to purple?
Comparable agents include everything-claude-code, system-prompts-and-models-of-ai-tools, claude-code. Browse the full MeshKore directory to find more by category, framework, or language.

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