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24 alternatives to Use BIOS ram hacks to make an SSH server for MS-DOS, INT 10 13h OS's

Use BIOS ram hacks to make a SSH server out of any INT 10 13h app (MS-DOS is one of those) - benjojo/dos_ssh

dos_ssh is a tool that enables SSH server functionality on MS-DOS and other operating systems that use INT 10 13h BIOS calls. By exploiting BIOS RAM hacks, it allows users to transform existing INT 10 13h applications… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Use BIOS ram hacks to make an SSH server for MS-DOS, INT 10 13h OS's launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Ts-SSH – SSH over Tailscale without running the daemon▲103

   ts-ssh solves a specific problem: accessing machines on your Tailnet from environments where you can't install the full Tailscale daemon (like CI/CD runners or restricted systems). It uses Tailscale's tsnet library to establish userspace connectivity, then provides a standard SSH experience. Works with existing workflows since it supports normal SSH features like ProxyCommand, key auth, and terminal handling. Some features that proved useful: • Parallel command execution across multiple hosts • Built-in tmux session management for multi-host work • SCP-style file transfers • Works on…

   2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Shhhbb, an SSH BBS▲188

   Hello all :) I made this BBS for fun and thought you all would enjoy it. It's not perfect, but it's been a fun exercise! see it: https://asciinema.org/a/Emg6SWrXMV6cehfQxrw1GRu75 try it: ssh -p 2223 shhhbb.com host it: https://github.com/donuts-are-good/shhhbb/releases/latest why? Every year I challenge myself in some new way, this year it is to push one project per week. You might recognize my static site generator [0] or my releaser for go [1] from previous posts as one of these weekly projects. If you want to join me in doing this, it's…

   2023 · donuts-are-good.github.io · its alternatives →

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   Invite friends to SSH into your laptop using their GitHub handle▲334

   We talk about a new feature in Teleconsole:\ you can turn any laptop into a secure and publicly accessible SSH server which uses Github SSH keys for authentication.

   2017 · gravitational.com · its alternatives →

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   My 486 Server▲255

   Hello. I wrote a multitasking 16-bit real mode "operating system" that works on every IBM PC compatible computer, and a TCP/IP stack for it. Then I wrote an HTTP server for it.

   2022 · 486servu.dy.fi · its alternatives →

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   Apply for a job through SSH, $ ssh jobs.hackclub.com▲251

   2021 · jobs.hackclub.com · its alternatives →

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   Bootrino.com – Netboot Run-From-RAM OS's on AWS, Google and Digital Ocean▲109

   2018 · bootrino.com · its alternatives →

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   A DOS-like hobby OS written in Rust and x86 assembly▲207

   To try it out, simply build the project yourself from source, or use attached bootable ISO image of the system (in Releases on Github) and run it in QEMU. https://blog.vxn.dev/rou2exos-rusted-edition

   2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   SeKey: An SSH Agent for OS X, Using Secure Enclave and TouchID, in Rust▲169

   Use Touch ID / Secure Enclave for SSH Authentication! - sekey/sekey

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Caddy-SSH▲280

   Caddy-SSH is a general-purpose, memory-safe SSH server built in Go

   2022 · caffeinatedwonders.com · its alternatives →

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    ServerBuddy – GUI SSH client for managing Linux servers from macOS▲42

    Hi HN, I've built an app for macOS that allows performing common SSH operations on Linux servers using a native GUI. The problem: Managing multiple Linux servers usually means juggling terminal windows and copy-pasting snippets/scripts. After dealing with tens of production/staging VPSes at previous jobs, I realized there had to be a better way for common operations I did on a daily basis than my collection of bash snippets. Features: - Quickly switch between different servers. Tag servers with arbitrary key values for easy search. - Real-time dashboard with CPU/memory graphs,…

    2025 · serverbuddy.app · its alternatives →

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    I built a simple, open-source tool to manage servers and SSH keys▲133

    Simple way to manage your remote machines and SSH keys - d3witt/viking

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    GMSSH▲90

    Enable everyone to manage servers simply and efficiently

    2025 · gmssh.com · its alternatives →

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    SecurSSH▲57

    SSH access for developers. Secure, European, done right.

    May 2026 · securssh.com · its alternatives →

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    Shittp – Volatile Dotfiles over SSH▲136

    Bring your dotfiles to remote machine via SSH. Contribute to FOBshippingpoint/shittp development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Serveo–Expose local servers using only SSH▲62

    Expose local servers to the internet using only SSH. No installation required. Perfect for testing webhooks, demos, and sharing your work.

    2017 · serveo.net · its alternatives →

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    Tailscale SSH▲126

    More easily and securely manage SSH connections

    2022 · tailscale.com · its alternatives →

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    Pluto Door▲86

    Secure MacOS SSH with AI editor, file browser, drag-drop

    Mar 2026 · plutodoor.com · its alternatives →

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    S – a tool for ssh like z for cd▲35

    s is a tool for ssh like z for cd. Contribute to haosdent/s development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2015 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    ssh-tpm-agent – SSH agent for TPMs▲86

    :computer: :key: ssh-agent for TPMs. Contribute to Foxboron/ssh-tpm-agent development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    termique▲90

    A free SSH client for Mac, Windows and Linux. Every host in one place, with end-to-end encrypted sync, SFTP, SSH key management, and an AI terminal assistant.

    Jun 2026 · termique.app · its alternatives →

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    GentleOS – A pair of hobby OSes for vintage 32-bit and 16-bit PCs▲132

    Hello HN, I've been working on a simple OS for tinkering and running bare metal apps on vintage PCs. Since I couldn't quite decide whether to target pure 16-bit, or slightly more capable 32-bit machines, I ended up with two separate versions: - GentleOS/32 (https://github.com/luke8086/gentleos32) works on i386+, requires 4MB of RAM and VGA display supporting 640x480x16 mode or any 256-color VESA mode. - GentleOS/16 (https://github.com/luke8086/gentleos) works on 80186+, requires less than 192KB of RAM and a CGA display supporting 320x200x4…

    Jun 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    A simple SSH VPN client▲113

    SSH-based "VPN for poors". Contribute to ivanilves/xiringuito development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    OxiSH, a modern, memory-safe SSH server▲28

    Aug 2026 · dirkjan.ochtman.nl · its alternatives →

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    Fully isolated honeypot SSH server using thrussh▲35

    🧸 fully isolated honeypot ssh server using thrussh - w4/pisshoff

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

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