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Andy Dixon 2ce145ba0f feat: add SFTP drag-and-drop file handling and upload functionality
- Implemented drag-and-drop support for file uploads in the terminal.
- Added a modal for users to choose between uploading files or pasting contents.
- Enhanced SFTP browser with a directory picker for selecting upload destinations.
- Introduced methods for handling file uploads and reading file contents from the local system.
- Added a new API endpoint for uploading raw file data to the server.
- Implemented session management improvements to retrieve the current working directory for SSH sessions.
- Updated documentation to include an overview and quick start guide for Nexus Terminal.
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Nexus Terminal Quick Start

Nexus Terminal is a desktop client for SSH, Telnet, RAW TCP, and GitHub sessions. This page is a shareable quick start for everyday use.

Get connected in minutes

  1. Open Nexus Terminal.
  2. Click New in the sidebar.
  3. Choose a protocol and enter the connection details.
  4. Click Connect to open the session in a new tab.

One-off session? Use Cmd+Shift+Q / Ctrl+Shift+Q for quick connect.

Daily workflow

  • Tabs and splits: Drag tabs to reorder, and split the workspace to view multiple sessions at once.
  • Broadcast input: Toggle with Cmd+Shift+B to send the same command to all connected sessions.
  • Snippets: Save common commands and run them with one click.
  • Search: Press Cmd+F to search within the active terminal.

File transfers on SSH

Click the folder icon on an SSH tab to open the SFTP browser. You can browse, upload, download, rename, and delete files.

Drag and drop files

Drop file(s) into the terminal and choose to:

  • Upload to a selected remote folder, or
  • Paste contents into the terminal as if typed.

The upload picker lists folders only and marks permissions:

  • READ ONLY: you can read but cannot write
  • NO READ: you cannot access the folder

Security basics

  • Credentials are stored in the OS keychain where available.
  • An encrypted vault is used as a fallback.
  • SSH host key checks can be set per profile (Strict, Ask, Accept new, Insecure).

Common shortcuts

Shortcut Action
Cmd + K Command palette
Cmd + N New connection
Cmd + W Close tab
Cmd + F Find in terminal
Cmd + Shift + S Snippet library
Cmd + Shift + B Broadcast input
Cmd + Shift + Q Quick connect
Cmd + Shift + R Toggle session recording
Cmd + Shift + D Split pane vertically
Cmd + Shift + E Split pane horizontally

Need more detail?