# XPipe — Access Your Server Infrastructure from Your Desktop

> A desktop connection hub for managing SSH servers, containers, Kubernetes clusters, and databases from a single unified interface.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# XPipe — Access Your Server Infrastructure from Your Desktop

## Quick Use
```bash
# Download from GitHub releases or install via package managers
# macOS: brew install --cask xpipe
# Windows: winget install xpipe
# Launch and add your first SSH connection
```

## Introduction
XPipe is a desktop application that acts as a connection hub for your entire server infrastructure. Instead of juggling terminal windows, SSH configs, and CLI tools, XPipe provides a unified interface for SSH hosts, Docker containers, Kubernetes pods, and database shells.

## What XPipe Does
- Connects to remote servers via SSH with automatic key and config detection
- Browses and manages Docker and Podman containers on remote hosts
- Navigates Kubernetes clusters, namespaces, and pods
- Provides an integrated file browser for SFTP transfers
- Launches shell sessions in your preferred terminal emulator

## Architecture Overview
Written in Java with JavaFX for the UI, XPipe runs as a desktop application that orchestrates connections to remote systems. It auto-detects existing SSH configs, container runtimes, and orchestration tools on target machines. Connections are organized in a hierarchical tree that mirrors your infrastructure topology.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Available via Homebrew, winget, apt, and direct download
- Reads existing ~/.ssh/config entries automatically
- Stores connection data locally in an encrypted vault
- Supports Tailscale, WireGuard, and jump host proxy chains
- Configure custom shell init scripts per connection

## Key Features
- Automatic detection of SSH configs, containers, and K8s clusters
- Hierarchical connection tree that mirrors real infrastructure
- Integrated SFTP file browser with drag-and-drop
- WSL integration on Windows for local Linux environments
- Encrypted local vault for credentials and connection data

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **MobaXterm** — Windows-only with paid features; XPipe is cross-platform and open source
- **Termius** — cloud-synced SSH client; XPipe keeps data local
- **Royal TSX** — commercial remote management; XPipe is free
- **SSH config + terminal** — manual and fragmented; XPipe unifies the workflow
- **Lens** — K8s only; XPipe covers SSH, containers, and K8s

## FAQ
**Q: Is XPipe free?**
A: The core features are free and open source. An optional paid tier adds team features.

**Q: Does it replace my terminal?**
A: No. It launches sessions in your preferred terminal emulator (iTerm2, Windows Terminal, Alacritty, etc.).

**Q: Can it connect through bastion hosts?**
A: Yes. It supports SSH jump hosts, ProxyCommand, and Tailscale connections.

**Q: Where are credentials stored?**
A: Locally in an encrypted vault on your machine. No cloud sync by default.

## Sources
- https://github.com/xpipe-io/xpipe
- https://xpipe.io

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