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sshpiper

The missing reverse proxy for SSH connections with key-based and username routing.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars3.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Ssh Reverse ProxyDevops InfrastructureSsh BastionSsh GatewayGolang
Overview

Why consider sshpiper?

sshpiper is the reverse proxy for SSH connections. Written in Go, it inspects incoming SSH connections and routes client sessions to distinct internal backend servers based on username, SSH public key fingerprint, or regex matching.

Guided learning

Learn sshpiper by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of sshpiper

sshpiper acts as a unified public SSH entryway, directing users to isolated containers and VPC subnets without exposing multiple SSH ports.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name sshpiper \
3 -p 2222:2222 \
4 -v $(pwd)/piper:/var/sshpiper \
5 farmer1992/sshpiperd

sshpiper is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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sshpiper FAQs

sshpiper is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

sshpiper is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

sshpiper is listed as an alternative to Boundary. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.