ShellHub

Self-Hosted

Open-source remote SSH access management for Linux devices

Overview

ShellHub enables secure remote SSH access to Linux machines without public IPs or port forwarding. It offers centralized device inventory, role-based user access control, audit logs for session tracking, and team collaboration tools. Ideal for DevOps teams and IT admins managing distributed Linux fleets, it supports Docker/Kubernetes deployment for easy self-hosting, ensuring data privacy and control over on-premises or cloud infrastructure.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  shellhub:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: shellhub
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Secure SSH access without public IPs or port forwarding
Centralized device management & role-based access control
Docker/Kubernetes deployment for self-hosting

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is ShellHub hard to install?

No, ShellHub can be deployed quickly using Docker Compose or Kubernetes with official step-by-step guides. Minimal containerization knowledge is sufficient for self-hosting.

? Is it a good alternative to AWS Session Manager?

Yes, ShellHub is an excellent open-source alternative to AWS Session Manager, offering self-hosted control over remote access data and avoiding cloud vendor lock-in.

? Is it completely free?

The core open-source version of ShellHub is free to self-host. Paid managed tiers (ShellHub Cloud) provide additional features like SSO and priority support.

Top Alternatives

AWS Systems Manager Session Manager Search Google

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Remote Access

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hostable data control)
⊕ No vendor lock-in (open-source core)

Cons

⊖ Requires server infrastructure for self-hosting
⊖ Technical setup (containerization knowledge needed)