i2cssh

csshX like ssh tool for iTerm2.

Runs as i2cssh|macOS|github.com

Command form

ai-draft · 2 tasks · 13 fields

Open split panes or tabs for hosts or clusters. Layout, SSH and iTerm2 options are included; gateway, custom command and environment options are left out.

Opens the form; the finished command lands at your prompt, unrun

Run in Otty

otty gui i2cssh

Open SSH sessions in iTerm2Example values, fixed in this page — nothing here reaches a terminal

Basic

Hosts or cluster*

string

SSH user

string

Forward SSH agent

--forward-agent

TasksEach one presets the form for one job

Connect to hosts

hostsloginforward_agent

Connect to a cluster

clustersprofiletab_split

ParametersOnly these flags are editable in the form

Hosts or cluster

Clusters

Comma-separated clusters from ~/.i2csshrc.
string

--clusters-c

Machines

Comma-separated list of hosts.
string

--machines-m

SSH user

string

--login-l

Forward SSH agent

boolean

--forward-agent-A

Split into tabs

boolean

--tab-split-t

iTerm2 profile

string

--profile-p

Split direction

enum

--direction-dcolumnrow

Columns

integer

--columns-C

Rows

integer

--rows-R

Seconds between sessions

integer

--sleep-s

Fullscreen

boolean

--fullscreen-F

Start with broadcast input

Typing goes to every pane; dangerous.
boolean

--broadcast-b

SourcesEvery flag above is checked against these

readme

Usage: i2cssh [OPTIONS] [HOSTS_OR_CLUSTER]... HOSTS: [(login@host [login@host] | login@cluster)] -c, --clusters TEXT Comma-separated list of clusters specified -m, --machines TEXT Comma-separated list of hosts -t, --tab-split Split servers/clusters into tabs and put all -A, --forward-agent Enable SS…

helpmaster 2026-10

github.com

Before it fills your prompt, Otty checks the installed i2cssh against its version. A form that does not match your version is not offered.