FireSSH

FireSSH 0.94.12

A browser-based SSH terminal for remote systems

FireSSH is a JavaScript-based Firefox extension that provides an SSH terminal for connecting to remote computers. Users can create connection accounts from the browser's Tools menu and use the terminal to run commands on a remote system. The add-on is no longer maintained, and Firefox has removed support for it; its developer recommends Waterfox for continued use.

FireSSH 0.94.12 details

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License: Freeware
Price: FREE
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File size: 256 kB
Downloads: 316
Keywords: x64 software, ssh connection tool, SSH, SSH client, FireSSH, Windows 10, Mime Cuvalo, Firefox add-on, terminal, legacy firefox add-on, browser ssh client, SSH terminal, firessh ssh client, remote shell terminal, mozdev.org, Firefox, firefox ssh terminal
Author URL: http://fireftp.mozdev.org/
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User Rating: 2.7 (16 votes)

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FireSSH for Windows 10 - Full description

FireSSH is a browser-based SSH terminal that was built as a Firefox extension for users who need to connect to remote computers and work from a command line. Written in JavaScript, it brought SSH access into the browser rather than requiring a separate desktop terminal. Its original workflow is straightforward: open FireSSH from Firefox's Tools menu, create a connection account, then connect to the remote host.

Once connected, FireSSH provides a terminal for entering commands on the remote system. This is useful for routine server administration, checking services, managing files through shell commands, and other tasks performed over SSH. The extension's account setup keeps connection details available for later use, so repeat connections do not have to be configured from scratch each time. It is intended for people comfortable working in a command-line environment, including system administrators and developers who maintain remote machines.

Because FireSSH runs as a browser add-on, its availability depends on the browser rather than on a standalone Windows installer. Its interface and connection workflow are tied to Firefox's extension system, making it different from dedicated SSH clients that install and run independently. The extension was developed as a cross-platform tool, but that does not guarantee it will work in every current browser or operating system combination.

FireSSH is no longer maintained. Firefox removed support for the extension, and its developer ended development after that change. The developer recommends Waterfox as an alternative browser for continuing to use the add-on, though users should check current browser support before relying on this legacy software. FireSSH was distributed as freeware and may be relevant to people maintaining older setups or looking for a historical browser-based SSH terminal. For a current SSH workflow, a maintained client compatible with the user's system is a more practical choice.

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