trzsz/trzsz-ssh

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2694 stars · 149 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

trzsz-ssh (tssh) is an SSH client written in Go designed as a drop-in replacement for the OpenSSH client, aiming for full compatibility with OpenSSH features. It adds extras like a login prompt with server search, batch login, remembered passwords, automated interaction, built-in trzsz/zmodem file transfer, and mosh-like UDP roaming with tsshd.

Use cases

• replace openssh client with a compatible one that has extra features
• remember ssh passwords and automate login interactions
• transfer files over ssh with rz/sz or trzsz without a new session
• search and select servers interactively when logging in
• batch login to multiple servers and run preset commands
• keep ssh sessions alive on unstable or high-latency connections like mosh
• fix slow trz upload speeds on Windows

When to choose

• you want an OpenSSH-compatible client with login prompts, saved passwords, and batch login
• you frequently transfer files over ssh and want built-in trzsz/zmodem support
• you work on flaky or high-latency networks and want mosh-like roaming with ProxyJump support
• you're on Windows and need a fast trz-capable ssh client

When to avoid

• you need strict OpenSSH behavior with zero extra features or minimal attack surface
• you only need an SSH server rather than a client
• your environment forbids storing passwords in ssh config

Facets

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