Why This Matters
RelayBar is a lightweight macOS menu-bar application that simplifies managing SSH port forwards with a user-friendly interface and robust connection handling. Its direct integration with macOS's native SSH client ensures secure, dependency-free operation, making it a valuable tool for developers and system administrators who frequently work with SSH tunnels. By streamlining tunnel management and providing quick access, RelayBar enhances productivity and security in managing remote connections.
Key Takeaways
- Simplifies SSH port forwarding management with a user-friendly menu-bar interface.
- Runs natively on macOS without external dependencies, ensuring security and stability.
- Provides automatic reconnection and easy access to local URLs for efficient workflow.
RelayBar
RelayBar is a tiny native macOS menu-bar app for local SSH port forwards. It has no external dependencies and runs macOS's built-in /usr/bin/ssh directly.
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What it does
Imports common commands such as ssh -N -L 8080:localhost:3000 user@host
Adds tunnels manually with five small fields
Starts and stops each tunnel with one click
Starts a tunnel and opens its local URL in the default browser with one click
Retries unexpected disconnects up to 10 times with exponential backoff
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