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Connect with structure
Group production, staging, database, and utility hosts so access stays understandable before the first incident.
macOS SSH + SFTP workspace
Manage servers faster from one native macOS SSH workspace.
VantaShell brings SSH, SFTP, port forwarding, snippets, Multi-Exec, and local-first AI assistance into one focused app for production work.
Connect
SSH + SFTP
Operate
Tunnels + snippets
Scale
Multi-Exec
Assist
Local-first AI
VantaShell product preview showing host navigation, terminal output, snippets, tunnels, and local AI assistance.
How it works
From first host to safer daily SSH work.
VantaShell keeps the core SSH client workflow simple: connect, work, inspect, and keep context close.
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Operate without drift
Keep terminal tabs, snippets, SFTP, tunnels, and session health close enough that context switching does not become the workflow.
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Review AI before action
Use local-first assistance for explanations and next checks while keeping human approval in the loop.
Features
A compact command layer for daily SSH work.
Built for engineering, DevOps, and sysadmin workflows that need speed without losing operational clarity.
Unified operations workspace
Keep hosts, tabs, SFTP context, snippets, and tunnels organized around the SSH session you are actually using.
Production context
See server state, latency, active tunnels, and recent sessions without leaving the terminal workflow.
AI Safe Local
Summarize output, explain commands, and prepare next checks with local-first context before any external provider is enabled.
Controlled automation
Use assistant and agent workflows with explicit boundaries, visible intent, and professional oversight.
Security
Built for professionals who need control, not mystery.
VantaShell keeps SSH access, AI assistance, and operational context visible enough for production work.
Default posture
No cloud terminal proxy by default
AI control
Local session context first
Ops visibility
Hosts, devices, billing, and audit-ready account state
Local-first AI boundary
Session context is handled locally by default. External AI providers stay explicit instead of becoming an invisible data path.
SSH-first access model
Credential flows follow modern SSH habits with account visibility, device awareness, and cleaner operational trails.
Observable assistance
AI help is designed for explanation, review, and intervention so automation does not become a vague black box.
Plans
Pick the workspace that matches your SSH load.
Apply for the beta to test real SSH workflows and earn Pro or Premium plan time, or compare plans for the stable path.
Beta program
Get 2-3 months Pro/Premium
Accepted testers help validate real workflows and receive free plan time during the beta round.
Starter
Free
Core SSH, SFTP, and port forwarding for a low-risk evaluation.
$0/month
Free starter access
Annual option
Free starter access
$0
Includes
1 SSH hosts
1 RDP entry
SFTP and port forwarding
Try VantaShell with a few hosts before moving daily work into it.
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Pro
5 SSH hosts, Multi-Exec, split workflows, and recordings for regular infrastructure work.
$7.99/month
Billed monthly
Annual option
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$79.90
Includes
5 SSH hosts
Multi-Exec up to 10 hosts
Split View
30-day recordings
The daily workspace for professionals managing production SSH sessions.
Choose ProAdvanced
Premium
Adds unlimited SSH hosts, advanced assistance, unlimited recordings, and richer operating context.
$12/month
Billed monthly
Annual option
Save 16.7%
$120
Includes
Unlimited SSH hosts
Everything in Pro
AI Safe Local
Unlimited recordings
Power users and teams that want deeper AI Safe Local and session memory.
Review PremiumChoose Free
You are evaluating the app or organizing a small set of hosts.
Choose Pro
You manage production SSH sessions, tunnels, snippets, and Multi-Exec daily.
Choose Premium
You want AI Safe Local, unlimited recordings, and deeper session workflows.
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FAQ
Clear answers before you download.
Quick context for search engines and technical buyers: what VantaShell is, where AI fits, and how the plans differ.
Is VantaShell an SSH client for macOS?+
Yes. VantaShell is built as a professional macOS SSH client with host management, terminal sessions, snippets, SFTP context, and port forwarding.
Does VantaShell support local-first AI?+
Yes. AI Safe Local is designed around local session context first, with external assistant providers kept explicit.
How do the plans differ?+
Free is for evaluation, Pro is for daily SSH work, and Premium adds advanced AI Safe Local workflows, recordings, and higher-capacity operational features.
Who is VantaShell for?+
VantaShell is for developers, DevOps engineers, sysadmins, and teams that manage multiple servers from macOS.
Beta access
Help shape VantaShell and get plan time.
Apply for the beta, test VantaShell with real SSH workflows, and earn 2-3 months of Pro or Premium access if accepted.