Description:
OpenBSD freely-licensed SSH connectivity tools
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 10.3p1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
ssh
encryption
networking
security
remote-access
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Install:
brew install openssh
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About:
OpenSSH is a suite of secure networking utilities based on the SSH protocol, implementing the latest security standards for encrypted network communications. It includes tools for secure remote login (ssh), file transfer (sftp/scp), and key management, providing robust protection against eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other attacks.
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Key Features:
- Strong encryption for all network traffic
- Public key authentication for passwordless logins
- Port forwarding and tunneling capabilities
- Secure file transfer with scp and sftp
- Agent forwarding for single sign-on
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Use Cases:
- Secure remote server administration and shell access
- Automated secure file transfers between systems
- Tunneling insecure protocols through encrypted channels
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Alternatives:
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Dropbear
– Lightweight SSH implementation for embedded systems
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Mosh
– Mobile shell with roaming and intermittent connectivity support
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Change |
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| Apr 2, 2026 11:04am |
10.3p1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9910d8e4 |
| Oct 9, 2025 3:10pm |
10.1p1 |
1 |
VERSION_BUMP |
006a9b0c |
| Oct 9, 2025 1:37pm |
10.1p1 |
1 |
VERSION_BUMP |
be6fe82f |
| Oct 3, 2025 1:41pm |
10.0p2 |
3 |
VERSION_BUMP |
35e14332 |
| Oct 1, 2025 1:35pm |
10.0p2 |
2 |
VERSION_BUMP |
546a9920 |
| Sep 20, 2024 10:51pm |
9.9p1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
8553afbb |
| Sep 20, 2024 3:08pm |
9.9p1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
953ed6d5 |
| Sep 10, 2024 2:29pm |
9.8p1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
bfca1f21 |
| Dec 18, 2023 4:25pm |
9.6p1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
b97da161 |
| Oct 6, 2023 9:05pm |
9.5p1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
01eb3c44 |
| Mar 16, 2023 4:05pm |
9.3p1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
2848b48f |
| Mar 16, 2023 4:05pm |
9.3p1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a37b1007 |
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