This app provides a native terminal experience for iOS and iPadOS, designed for running AI agents via SSH. It allows seamless integration with AI models by enabling image and file uploads directly into sessions, with customizable upload limits. Features include tmux awareness, secure SSH key authentication, and on-device voice input for commands.
5.1.9
September 23, 2026
One Tap server connect Are you connecting to one server 90% of the time? This setting applies to you. The droplet + button on the terminal screen opens a new tab straight to your chosen server, no Launchpad detour. Settings > Terminal > One Tap server connect One tap paste A paste key on the keyboard toolbars. One tap drops your clipboard into the terminal, no menu. Turn it on in Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard toolbars > Paste key To stop iOS asking every time: iOS Settings > Apps > ShellDrop > Paste from Other Apps > Allow Fixes Live activities hold steady while the phone is locked, quiet time defaults to 10 seconds and the collapsed toolbar's keyboard button sits far left.
MoreShell Drop is a native terminal app for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro that allows you to run AI agents and connect to servers via SSH. It's designed for seamless interaction with AI models, enabling features like image and file uploads directly into your terminal sessions.
Yes, Shell Drop is built for running AI agents. It supports various agents that can run in tmux on a remote server, including Claude Code, Codex, Grok, and others you can SSH into.
You can paste images directly into a session or attach files from your device. Shell Drop allows you to set upload size limits from 100 MB to 1 GB, and can offer to raise the limit if a file exceeds it.
Shell Drop supports SSH key authentication, allowing you to generate Ed25519 or hardware-backed Secure Enclave keys in-app. Private keys are kept securely on your device, and you can also paste-import existing OpenSSH keys.
Yes, Shell Drop features 'Voice Drop' which allows you to use on-device Apple speech or your Grok API key for transcription. Your words are entered into the prompt at the cursor, and nothing is sent until you hit return.
Shell Drop is available for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. iCloud sync can keep your saved connections across all your devices, though this feature can be turned off in settings.
No, Shell Drop is completely free and includes every feature without any subscription or in-app purchases. The app is built by an indie developer and aims to provide all functionality upfront.
Shell Drop prioritizes privacy. It does not collect telemetry or analytics, and there is no account required. Your credentials are stored in the iOS keychain on your device, and terminal traffic goes directly to your servers over SSH.
