pssh ☆
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Description:
Parallel versions of OpenSSH and related tools
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.3.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 7, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: ssh parallel automation remote-execution devops sysadmin
Install: brew install pssh
About:
pssh is a suite of parallelized SSH tools that includes pssh, pscp, prsync, pnuke, and pstat. It enables administrators to execute commands or copy files to multiple remote hosts simultaneously, significantly reducing time and effort for cluster management. The tools leverage native OpenSSH for secure connections while providing convenient parallel execution capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Parallel execution across multiple hosts simultaneously
  • Supports public key authentication and password input
  • Includes pssh, pscp, prsync, pnuke, and pstat utilities
  • Flexible host list and pattern matching
  • Output collection and organization from multiple hosts
Use Cases:
  • Deploying configuration files or updates across server clusters
  • Running system maintenance commands on multiple machines at once
  • Collecting system information or logs from distributed hosts
Alternatives:
  • Ansible – More comprehensive automation platform with state management, but heavier and more complex
  • pdsh – Lightweight alternative focused on command execution, fewer built-in file transfer features
Version History
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Nov 7, 2025 2:10pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8ea21f31
Oct 15, 2025 5:03pm 6 VERSION_BUMP 4df02cb8
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