openssh
brew install openssh
v10.3p1
SSH-OpenSSH
SSH client and server implementation with secure remote shell, file transfer, and tunneling.
Why you might care
OpenSSH is the de facto standard for remote shell access and secure file transfer across Unix/Linux systems. Most developers need it for git operations, server administration, and secure communications. Homebrew's formula lets you run a custom SSH server or use a newer client version than your system provides, with support for modern key types and FIDO2 hardware security keys.
2.7k
30-day installs · #843
13.0k
90-day · #708
56.6k
365-day · #625
Runtime dependencies
Build dependencies
Links
- https://www.openssh.com/
- Brew formula source: Formula/o/openssh.rb
Blurb generated by claude-haiku-4-5 on 2mo ago.
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