SSH Setup

Browse and preview siddcn components remotely via SSH, just like terminal.shop.

Quick Connect

Connect to the demo server:

ssh demo@siddcn.dev -p 2222

Running Your Own Server

You can run your own siddcn SSH server:

Start the Server

# Using the CLI
siddcn --server

# Or with a custom port
siddcn --server --port 2222

Generate SSH Keys

If you need to generate new host keys:

# Generate RSA key
ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -f host.key -N ""

# Generate ED25519 key (recommended)
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -f host.key -N ""

Configuration Options

Client Configuration

Add this to your ~/.ssh/config for convenience:

Host siddcn
    HostName localhost
    Port 2222
    User demo

Then connect with:

ssh siddcn

Features

When connected via SSH, you can:

• Browse Components - Navigate the full component library
• Live Preview - See components render in real-time
• Theme Selection - Switch between 6 built-in themes
• Copy Code - Get component code for your project
• Vim Navigation - Use familiar keybindings

Troubleshooting

Connection Refused

Make sure the server is running and the port is correct:

# Check if server is listening
netstat -an | grep 2222

Host Key Verification Failed

If you're running locally and the host key changed:

ssh-keygen -R "[localhost]:2222"