> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs-freessh.vercel.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is FreeSH

> A free, open-source, local-first SSH client.

## What is FreeSH

FreeSH combines the functionality of a terminal emulator, SSH client, and SFTP file manager into a single application. Whether you're managing multiple servers, transferring files between remote locations, or executing commands across your infrastructure, FreeSH provides the tools you need.

## What we offer

* **Terminal**: Run multiple local and remote sessions in one fast tabbed workspace.
* **Authentication**: Use password or SSH key auth with system keychain and host verification support.
* **SFTP**: Transfer and preview files across local and remote systems, including remote-to-remote flows.
* **Port Forwarding**: Create local, remote, and dynamic SSH tunnels for secure network access.
* **Productivity features**: Reuse commands with snippets, history, groups, logging, and shortcuts.
* **Privacy**: Keep data local with encrypted credentials and no telemetry.

## Open Source

FreeSH is open source software. Contributions, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome on our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/Adelodunpeter25/freessh).

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/installation">
    Install FreeSH and get started quickly.
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  <Card title="Connections Overview" icon="server" href="/connections/overview">
    Create, organize, and manage saved hosts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Terminal Overview" icon="terminal" href="/terminal/overview">
    Work with local and remote terminal sessions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SFTP Overview" icon="folder-tree" href="/sftp/overview">
    Browse and transfer files between systems.
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