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Core Shell
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What it is
Core Shell is a terminal app for managing hosts and opening remote shells with built-in OpenSSH support. It supports remote sessions, certificates and proxy jump, and the maker says a remote host can be reached with one click. Tags help organize large host lists, while per-host advanced SSH options come with contextual help. The app integrates with macOS Keychain for passphrases and can try to restore connections after network failure or waking from sleep. It also supports USB, Bluetooth and built-in serial interfaces, with common UART, RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 adapters. Its terminal supports Terminal.app, iTerm2 and xterm compatibility and ANSI 16-color, 256-color and 24-bit color modes. SFTP is supported, and sessions use tabs. The free Basic plan allows unlimited hosts. Premium costs $29.99 a year, billed as a 4-Year License, and adds unlimited SSH and serial connections, profile importing and exporting, profile and tag sync across Macs, Shortcuts automation and priority support. It is listed for Mac, iPhone and iPad; macOS 15.0 or later is specified.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Core Shell is a terminal with built-in OpenSSH support for managing hosts and logging in to remote shells.Read 7 Oct 2026 · coreshell.app
- Integrations
- Premium features include profile syncing across Macs and workflow automation with the Shortcuts app.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Privacy
- The maker says app data is stored locally and in iCloud Drive when sync is enabled, and saved passwords and passphrases are stored locally in macOS Keychain rather than sent remotely.Read 7 Oct 2026 · community.codinn.com
- Support
- The maker directs users to its community to request support, report bugs, discuss ideas, and provide feedback.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Company
- The maker identifies Codinn Technologies Co., Ltd. in its copyright notice.Read 7 Oct 2026 · coreshell.app
- Host management
- Users can organize hundreds or thousands of hosts with tags and edit per-host advanced SSH options with contextual help.Read 7 Oct 2026 · coreshell.app
- Keychain
- Core Shell integrates with macOS Keychain to store passphrases.Read 7 Oct 2026 · coreshell.app
- Login
- The maker says users can log in to a remote host with one click.Read 7 Oct 2026 · coreshell.app
- OpenSSH
- It supports OpenSSH features including remote shell sessions, certificates, and proxy jump.Read 7 Oct 2026 · coreshell.app
- Platform availability
- The App Store lists Core Shell for Mac, iPad, and iPhone; the Codinn download page specifies macOS 15.0 or later.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Privacy collection
- The App Store listing reports that the developer indicated the app does not collect data.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Reconnect
- The app tries to restore connections after network failure or waking from sleep.Read 7 Oct 2026 · coreshell.app
- Serial connections
- The App Store listing says Core Shell supports USB, Bluetooth, and built-in serial interfaces and common UART, RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 adapters.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Terminal compatibility
- The App Store listing says the terminal is compatible with Terminal.app, iTerm2, and xterm and supports ANSI 16-color, 256-color, and 24-bit true color modes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Version limits
- The maker says the App Store version omits local terminal access, authentication agent access, reuse of system SSH configuration and known-host files, X11 forwarding, and certain SSH directives.Read 7 Oct 2026 · community.codinn.com
Plans and prices
Basic Free Unlimited hosts Read 7 Oct 2026 · coreshell.app
Premium $29.99 a year 4-Year License Unlimited SSH and serial connections · Import and export profiles · Sync profiles and tags across all your Macs · Shortcuts automation · Priority customer support Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- OpenSSH certificates and proxy jump supported
- Host tags and per-host SSH options
- Serial connections include common adapter types
- Free plan allows unlimited hosts
- SFTP support and tabbed sessions
Limits
- App Store version omits X11 forwarding
- Some SSH directives are omitted in the App Store version
- Premium is billed as a 4-Year License
Who it suits
Core Shell suits Apple-device users who manage remote SSH hosts or connect to serial equipment. It may also fit users who need SFTP and host organization, with Premium adding profile sync across Macs and Shortcuts automation.
Verdict
Core Shell combines SSH, SFTP and serial access with host organization and tabbed sessions. Its App Store version excludes several capabilities, including local terminal access and X11 forwarding.
Where Specifiction places it
- SSH Clients#5 of 338.4
