Hermit SSH vs YoloShell

Hermit is a focused SSH client built for developers who work with AI coding assistants on remote machines. Connect to your dev server, attach to tmux sessions, and interact using configurable soft keys and voice input. Unlike general-purpose terminal apps, Hermit is designed around a specific workflow: you have an AI CLI tool running in a tmux session on a remote machine, and you want to monitor and interact with it from your phone. Five soft keys — 1, 2, Enter, Escape, and a microphone — give you everything you need to approve tool calls, reject changes, send commands, and dictate instructions. KEY FEATURES * SSH connections with ed25519 private key authentication * Automatic tmux session attach on connect * Configurable soft key ribbon bar optimized for AI coding workflows * Voice input with iOS dictation — speak your instructions, proofread, and send * xterm.js terminal rendering with proper color and escape code support * Automatic iCloud Drive sync — your hosts and sessions available on all devices * Dark mode interface designed for terminal use * Private keys stored securely in the iOS Keychain BUILT FOR AI CODING WORKFLOWS The default soft keys map directly to common AI CLI approval patterns: 1 — Accept (approve tool calls and edits) 2 — Reject Enter — Confirm multi-line input Escape — Cancel or interrupt Mic — Open voice input for longer instructions OPEN SOURCE Hermit is open source so you can review exactly what runs on your device and how your SSH credentials are handled. No analytics, no tracking, no data collection.

Keep your servers and coding agents close. YoloShell brings SSH, Mosh, tmux, VNC remote desktop and Herdr sessions to iPhone and iPad. HERDR WORKSPACES & CODING AGENTS • Switch workspaces, tabs, panes and agents from one compact panel. • Create workspaces and panes, and start supported coding agents such as Claude Code or Codex in an existing shell pane. • Follow agent status and continue the work in its terminal. • Observe in read-only mode or take control when needed. Requires SSH access to a remote machine running Herdr. Agents run on that machine and must be installed there. TERMINAL THAT SURVIVES ROAMING • SSH, Mosh and tmux in one polished mobile client • Mosh roaming keeps your session alive across Wi-Fi, 5G and tunnel switches • tmux integration with control mode (-CC) for a native tab / pane UI • Full xterm-256color, true color and Unicode FULL VNC REMOTE DESKTOP • VNC into your Mac, Linux box or any server — pixel-perfect • Touch gestures plus a full hardware-style key bar • Built in and free — no extra app needed MULTI-TAB ON iPad • Run many hosts side by side with multi-tab terminals • Live tab titles synced from OSC sequences • Made for the big screen and external keyboards PROFILES & SSH KEYS • Organize every host as a one-tap profile • Generate or import SSH keys, stored in the iOS Keychain • Per-profile Mosh, tmux and on-open scripts CUSTOM TERMINAL THEMES • Palette, font and cursor styling • A curated set of themes for long sessions YOLOSHELL PRO • Multi-tab terminals on iPad • Unlimited profiles & SSH keys (free includes a generous starter set) • tmux control mode (-CC) • Custom terminal themes • Priority support • 7-day free trial on the yearly plan PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All connection config and SSH keys stay on device • No telemetry of shell content, no logging of host names • No account required Subscription auto-renews until canceled. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://agentsmesh.app/products/yoloshell/privacy End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/