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The SSH Terminal Manager for Engineers Who Refuse to Close Tabs

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#ssh#terminal manager#claude code#session dashboard

6points
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How HN took it

QuietFewer than 5 comments about the project

0 positive, 2 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 0 critical, out of 2 comments about the project.

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What HN said

What people liked

  • Maker finds the vibe-coded result useful and time-saving

    From 1 comment
    • There is something wrong with the thinking machines, I don't disagree... this is the new reality. I aim now to understand it. the AI gave me a solution that works for since I'm…
      mathgladiator on HN

Objections

  • Simpler built-in sshd timeout settings could solve the problem

    From 1 comment
    • This seems like a complex solution to a simple problem. In sshd_config there are some directives that can close unused connections. [1][2] as of OpenSSH 9.2 Another solution is…
      Bender on HN
  • Java terminal component is weak

    From 1 comment
    • For clarity, it is a mess of a solution, and the key features I wanted was to have a good overview of a variety of ssh sessions I was having open as I realized I was giving…
      mathgladiator on HN

Questions

  • How to install and use the project is unclear from the README

    From 1 comment
    • It seems like the Github ReadMe lacks the "Getting Started" section. I don't understand how to install/use this.
      atmanactive on HN

Alternatives named

  • sshd ChannelTimeout and UnusedConnectionTimeout settings

    From 1 comment
    • This seems like a complex solution to a simple problem. In sshd_config there are some directives that can close unused connections. [1][2] as of OpenSSH 9.2 Another solution is…
      Bender on HN
  • Zellij with notifications

    From 1 comment
    • For clarity, it is a mess of a solution, and the key features I wanted was to have a good overview of a variety of ssh sessions I was having open as I realized I was giving…
      mathgladiator on HN

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