SSH Sessions
Saved remote SSH connections with terminal access, file browsing, and agent-driven remote execution.
Scape supports saved SSH connections for remote terminal access, file browsing, and agent-driven remote command execution — all from within the Scape window.
Setting up a connection
- Open Settings → SSH.
- Click Add Connection.
- Fill in the connection details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | A display name for the connection |
| Host | Hostname or IP address |
| Port | SSH port (default 22) |
| Username | Remote user |
| Auth method | SSH Agent, Key File, or Password |
| Remote path | Optional default directory to open |
Scape detects ~/.ssh/config aliases, so you can reference hosts defined there.
Using SSH connections
Once saved, a connection gives you:
- Terminal access — Click Connect to open a remote terminal tab in Scape.
- File browsing — Browse the remote filesystem via SFTP directly in Scape.
- Remote coding session — Click Claude to launch a coding session on the remote machine.
Testing connectivity
Before saving, use the Test button to verify the connection works. Scape uses libssh2 with a 10-second timeout.
Credentials
SSH credentials (passwords and key passphrases) are stored securely in macOS Keychain. Connection metadata is persisted in SQLite.
MCP tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_ssh_connections | List all saved SSH connections |
delete_ssh_connection | Remove a saved connection |