TermLink vs Paneshell

TermLink turns your iPhone into a compact SSH companion for AI coding, server checks, and remote file handoff. New in 2.0: Linkage Mode. Chat with bots powered by Claude Code (by Anthropic) running on your own Mac. Switch between Terminal Mode and Linkage Mode at any time from the header icon or Settings; switching never drops your SSH connections. Linkage Mode: - Create bots with different roles, send them photos and files (also from the share sheet), and download the files they make - Per-bot permissions on your Mac (folders, web, Bash commands, network); when Claude Code or a bot asks for more, nothing happens until you approve - Memory for each conversation, an activity log of what bots did on your Mac, and clearing or summarizing a conversation - Routines: requests that run at set times, with notifications for the results - Away from home: reach your Mac through your own iCloud (the same Apple Account), end-to-end encrypted - A Face ID vault for logins, cards and notes that stays on this iPhone; copied values clear after 60 seconds - Animated bot avatars that show when a bot is thinking or working - A demo mode that works without a Mac (fixed replies, nothing is sent) Getting started: 1. Install Claude Code on your Mac and log in with your own account (a Claude subscription is required). 2. Install the free TermLink for Mac (macOS 14 or later): https://keito-na.app/apps/term-link/mac/ 3. Choose Add iPhone in its menu, then tap Pair with Mac in Linkage Mode and scan the QR code. Pair on the same Wi-Fi; if both are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple Account, it then works away from home too. After you agree to the privacy explanation, your messages and attachments go to your Mac, where Claude Code writes the replies: over HTTPS to the Mac confirmed by its QR code, or away from home through your own iCloud, encrypted on your devices so neither Apple nor the developer can read them. No developer server sits in between, TermLink never sees your Claude login, and AI usage counts toward your own Claude plan. Your Mac's terminal: once paired with TermLink for Mac, Terminal Mode opens a tab with your Mac's shell whenever you're on the same Wi-Fi. No SSH or Remote Login setup needed (you can turn it off in Settings). Connect to your own SSH host with a password, an imported ed25519/ECDSA key, or a key generated in the app. Upload screenshots or photos over SCP, then pass the remote path to Codex, Claude Code, or another AI coding workflow without retyping it. The local workspace stays inside the iOS app sandbox. Built-in commands cover file navigation, JSON formatting, Base64 encode/decode, and JavaScriptCore-backed Node-compatible snippets. Key features: - SSH profile setup: password authentication (stored only in this device's Keychain), import of existing OpenSSH ed25519/ECDSA private keys, or in-app ed25519 key generation - Optional Face ID / Touch ID protection for private keys and saved passwords - SCP image upload and remote path handoff - Snippets for frequent SSH commands and AI prompts - Sandboxed local files and bundled command shims - Japanese IME support and app language switching - Adjustable terminal font size - Optional Pro themes, multiple tabs, multiple SSH profiles, multiple snippets, and remote path insertion - Pro also unlocks unlimited bots (up to three for free), bots asking other bots, and routines in Linkage Mode (the vault and other security features are free) RSA keys and passphrase-protected keys are not supported yet. Password authentication requires PasswordAuthentication to be enabled on the server. For real replies, Linkage Mode needs a Mac (macOS 14 or later) with TermLink for Mac and Claude Code logged in. Requires iOS 17 or later. TermLink is built as an SSH companion, a command-line learning tool, and an AI coding handoff surface. It is not a native package manager, an external code store, or a way to run downloaded native executables after review.

Paneshell is an SSH terminal (SSH client) for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your Mac or Linux server over SSH and work inside tmux sessions. It is designed for driving terminal-based AI coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex while you're away from your desk. You can also see and control your Mac's screen: a remote desktop over VNC Screen Sharing. ■ Built around tmux ・Automatically attaches to your chosen tmux session when you connect, creating it and running a startup command if needed ・Pick a session from the home screen, and end sessions you no longer need with a long press ・Switch windows with tabs, and split panes or change layouts from the menu ・Resize split panes with arrows while looking at a layout diagram (with 1/3, 1/2, and 2/3 buttons) ・Scroll back through tmux history with a swipe or page buttons, then tap or type to return ・Reconnects automatically when you return to the app ・Reads your prefix key (such as Ctrl-A) from the server's settings ■ Made for AI agents ・Extra key bar with esc, tab, ctrl, shift, alt, arrow keys, Enter, and delete. Reorder keys and choose which side the arrows go on ・An fn key for F1–F12, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, and more ・Save prompts and commands as snippets and send them with one tap, or review and edit them in an input field before sending ・Sends long text with bracketed paste, so it arrives intact ・ctrl → Enter sends a waiting message in Claude Code right away ("send now") ・Send photos and screenshots to the server to show them to your AI agent ・Send files from Files to the server and insert their paths into the terminal (up to 50 MB) ・Open images made by AI agents straight from the paths shown on screen ・See usage percentages and reset times for Claude Code and Codex used in this session ■ Control your Mac's screen (remote desktop over VNC; Pro, 3 free trial uses) ・See and control your Mac's screen through its built-in Screen Sharing over an SSH tunnel (no relay servers) ・Tap to click, pinch to zoom, scroll with two fingers, or switch to Trackpad mode ・Type in English or Japanese, and favor image quality or speed ・Works with iPad trackpads and hardware keyboards ・Needs Screen Sharing and a VNC password on your Mac ■ Text editing that feels like iPhone ・Tap in the input line to move the cursor, or long press to place it with a magnifier and paste ・Long press or double-tap to select text, adjust it with the handles, and copy ・The keyboard appears only when you want it ■ Authentication ・Public key authentication (ED25519 / ECDSA P-256, Secure Enclave support, key import) ・Password authentication (choose whether to save it) ・Tailscale SSH (including browser check-in) ・Private keys and passwords are stored in the Keychain and can be protected with Face ID. You can also lock the whole app with Face ID ■ Easy to read ・Full support for Japanese text ・Showing the keyboard doesn't change the terminal size, so tmux and apps don't break ・Automatically fixes text colors too close to the background ・Pinch with two fingers to change the font size ・Choose themes (Dark, Light, Solarized, Hacker, plus the retro Classic, Classic Color and Classic Dark with Pro), cursor shape, and layout in Settings ・Works on the larger iPad screen and in landscape ・Japanese and English (switch in Settings) ■ Pricing ・Free: one host, plus 3 trial uses each of image sending and Mac screen control. Every other feature is included ・Paneshell Pro (one-time in-app purchase): add as many hosts as you like, control your Mac's screen and send images as often as you like (the free version includes 3 trial uses of each), and use the Classic themes. No subscription ■ Privacy Your hosts, keys, and terminal contents are never sent to the developer or any third party. * Paneshell is an SSH client. You need an SSH server to connect to (such as Remote Login on a Mac, or a Linux server). * Claude Code, Codex, and Tailscale are products of their respective companies and are not affiliated with this app.