XPipe
Desktop application that centralizes SSH, containers, VMs, Kubernetes and remote file management; integrates local CLI tools and syncs connection data via git.
XPipe is a desktop connection hub and remote file manager that centralizes access to SSH hosts, containers, virtual machines and Kubernetes clusters from a single local application. It integrates with your existing command-line tools and editors, provides a terminal launcher and a file browser, and can synchronize connection data across systems via a git repository.
Key Features
- Centralized connection hub for SSH, container runtimes (Docker/Podman/LXD/incus), VMs (Proxmox, KVM, Hyper-V, VMware) and Kubernetes resources
- Remote file browser with tabbed multitasking, on-demand sudo elevation, and ability to open remote files in local editors
- Terminal launcher that boots directly into preferred terminal emulators and shells, with automated prompt/password handling and multiplexer support
- Versatile scripting and shell-environment system for reusable init scripts, templates and remote actions
- Secure local vault for storing connection data and secrets with optional additional passphrase protection and git-backed synchronization
- Integrations for RDP/VNC remote desktops and tools such as Tailscale/Netbird/Teleport for network access
- HTTP API (local-only server) and an official Python client for automation and bulk imports
- Cross-platform packaging and installers, plus a containerized "Webtop" image to run a browser-accessible desktop environment with XPipe
Use Cases
- Centralize administration of large fleets: quickly locate and open shells or file browsers across many servers and clusters
- Developer workflows: open remote directories in local editors, run scripts or start shells in configured environments with one click
- Team synchronization: share and sync connection definitions and identities across multiple machines via a private git repository
Limitations and Considerations
- The project follows an open-core model; some advanced features and certain extensions are closed-source and available only in paid plans
- There is no native multi-tenant web UI shipped; browser access is provided via a containerized Webtop environment rather than a hosted SaaS interface
- The HTTP API listens on localhost only (no built-in HTTPS) and some automation scenarios require additional configuration for remote access
- XPipe relies on locally installed CLI tools (ssh, docker, kubectl, etc.); behavior and supported features depend on those tools and platform-specific integrations
XPipe is intended for users who want a single, extensible desktop hub for connecting to and managing diverse remote systems while keeping all sensitive data under local control. It focuses on integrating existing tools and workflows rather than replacing them.
