Core Tunnel
MacReliable SSH Tunnel Manager for macOS
Overview
Core Tunnel is a robust macOS app designed to simplify managing and maintaining SSH tunnels for developers, sysadmins, and power users. It supports persistent connections with auto-reconnect, multiple authentication methods (key pairs, passwords, SSH agents), and flexible port forwarding (local, remote, dynamic). The app runs seamlessly in the background, offering a clean interface to organize tunnels, monitor statuses, and access advanced settings like proxy integration and logging. Ideal for securely accessing remote services or servers without manual intervention, it streamlines workflows while ensuring connection stability.
Key Features
- Persistent SSH tunnel management
- Auto-reconnect on disconnection
- Multiple authentication methods (key, password, agent)
- Flexible port forwarding options
- Background operation support
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Intuitive interface for organizing multiple tunnels
- ⊕ Reliable auto-reconnect keeps connections active
- ⊕ Supports advanced SSH configurations
Cons
- ⊖ Free version limits active tunnels to 2
- ⊖ Advanced features require a paid subscription