SSH collection without a remote agent
The desktop app connects to the server’s existing SSH service and runs status queries. No additional resident collector is installed; SSH connections and queries still use resources.
shellivo is a cross-platform desktop SSH server manager, monitor and terminal. Manage multiple servers, inspect resource usage and open terminals in one workspace. See the feature details for metric collection requirements and Downloads for currently available packages.
Choose the build for your computer. Only published packages are available; start with guest mode after downloading.
macOS: open the DMG and drag shellivo to Applications. Windows: extract the complete ZIP before running shellivo Shell.exe.
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View subscription plansThe desktop app connects to the server’s existing SSH service and runs status queries. No additional resident collector is installed; SSH connections and queries still use resources.
View CPU, memory, root filesystem usage, network transfer rates, uptime, basic hardware information and busy processes. Available metrics depend on remote commands and read permissions.
Save an address, port and username for each host. Edit or reorder profiles and switch between the fleet overview and host details. Saved profiles and active monitoring allowances are separate.
Open an SSH PTY for a connected host while retaining compact metrics. Terminal commands run with that SSH user’s permissions.
Enter connection details, choose password or private-key authentication, verify the host fingerprint and test the connection. The profile is saved after a successful connection.
Remembered passwords and keys are encrypted using operating-system secure storage. SSH credentials are not uploaded to Shellivo; if secure storage is unavailable, turn off credential persistence.
After initial confirmation, the fingerprint is pinned to the host and port. A later mismatch stops the connection before SSH authentication; verify the server’s identity before proceeding.
DMGs are available for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, with portable ZIPs for Windows x64 and ARM64. Choose the preview build matching your operating system and processor.
Enter a recognizable name, server address, SSH port and username, then provide a password or explicitly select a private key. Create a separate connection profile for each server.
On first use, compare the displayed fingerprint with a trusted source such as your server administration console, then confirm the connection. A successful authentication saves the profile; credential persistence is optional.
Keep the desktop app and SSH connection running to review CPU, memory, root disk, network and process changes. For connection or collection errors, check connectivity, SSH permissions and remote command availability.
Open the connected server’s interactive terminal and run your own commands beside compact metrics. Close the terminal or disconnect the host when finished.
The current collector targets Linux and reads status using /proc, df and ps. Collection runs approximately every three seconds by default, subject to network and command latency. Collection stops when the app closes or the connection ends; long-term history and central alerts are not provided.
The desktop app uses SSH passwords and keys; remembered credentials are encrypted locally and are not sent to platform servers. Website sign-in still processes account and session data. Local encryption does not protect an already compromised computer or replace operating-system account security.
Fingerprint checks identify the connection target, but you must verify the initial fingerprint. A changed fingerprint blocks authentication; do not trust a replacement merely to clear an error. The terminal is a real remote session, and commands you enter can modify server data.
Desktop guests can monitor one host at a time and signed-in Free accounts can monitor two. Standard supports five concurrent servers; Expert has no product-level monitoring cap, but local and remote resources still impose limits. Up to 12 terminals can be open at once. Sign in to purchase Standard or Expert.
Yes. shellivo combines a host resource view with its interactive SSH terminal so you can inspect status and then run diagnostic commands. Available metrics depend on the remote system, commands and account permissions.
Yes. Guest mode supports one active host and keeps metrics beside the terminal, without requiring a central monitoring deployment.
Each server needs its address, port, username and a working password or private key. SSH commonly uses port 22, but use your server’s actual setting. Profiles can be saved after a successful connection, with optional credential persistence.
No additional resident agent or dedicated monitoring port is needed. Existing SSH must be reachable from your computer, and the remote host must provide the Linux system information and commands used by the collector.
Metrics include CPU, memory, root filesystem usage, network transfer rates, uptime, basic hardware information and busy processes. This is not a comprehensive view of every disk, container or application-internal metric.
No. SSH connections originate directly from the desktop app, and remembered SSH credentials are encrypted locally. Website account and session data follow a separate flow; keeping SSH credentials local does not mean the entire product works offline.
No. Collection depends on the running desktop app and an active SSH connection. For round-the-clock collection, historical analysis or alerts while your computer is offline, use a monitoring service with those capabilities.
Preview builds are available for Apple Silicon Macs, Intel Macs, Windows x64 and Windows ARM64. Choose the matching version in Downloads. The desktop client manages and monitors Linux servers over SSH.
The desktop app supports guest use with one active server. Website sign-in is available through Google or an email verification code. A signed-in desktop Free account can monitor two servers at once.
Yes. Sign in to purchase Standard or Expert through Stripe, billed monthly or annually. By default, you buy a single term without automatic renewal. Recurring charges apply only when you explicitly enable automatic renewal. Stripe processes payment securely, and account access is delivered after server-side payment verification.