# Shell360 (open-source remote desktop app)

> Shell360 is a free, open-source remote desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Shell360 is a cross-platform SSH and SFTP client. It has 1,155 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at nashaofu/shell360.

Shell360 is a cross-platform SSH & SFTP client supporting Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Whether it's remote development, server management, or secure file transfer, Shell360 provides you with a consistent, smooth, and secure user experience.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/nashaofu/shell360 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,155 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | TypeScript |
| Website | https://nashaofu.github.io/shell360/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | Remote desktop & access |
| Latest release | v0.2.7 (Sep 15, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 15, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask shell360
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/shell360

### winget (Windows)

```sh
winget install nashaofu.shell360
```

Package page: https://winstall.app/apps/nashaofu.shell360

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