CtrlOps

CtrlOps is a native desktop application designed for managing Linux servers with AI assistance. It provides multi-server SSH management, visual file management, real-time infrastructure monitoring, one-click deployments, and an AI terminal that converts plain English commands into shell commands. The app operates 100% locally on the user's machine, ensuring privacy and security by never transmitting credentials or commands through the cloud. It is built for solo operators, startups, and engineering teams seeking a unified, intuitive interface for server management without relying on multiple tools or complex setups.

Who is it for?

solo DevOps engineers, startups, and small engineering teams managing Linux server fleets

Problem

Managing multiple Linux servers is complex, requiring switching between terminals, remembering IPs and credentials, and relying on a single expert. This leads to inefficiency, risk of errors, and lack of visibility across infrastructure.

Solution

CtrlOps provides a single local desktop app that connects directly to servers over SSH without cloud intermediaries. It offers multi-server management, visual file browsing, real-time monitoring, AI-assisted terminal commands, and one-click deployments, simplifying server operations and improving security and control.

What makes it unique

• 100% local operation with no cloud or telemetry ensuring privacy
• AI terminal that converts plain English to shell commands with user approval
• Unified app combining server management, file management, monitoring, and deployment
• No agents required on servers, connecting directly over SSH

• Multi-Server Management

  Manage your entire fleet of Linux servers in one app with easy switching by alias.

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• Visual File Management

  Browse, upload, download, and unzip remote files over SSH without using separate tools.

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• SSH Management

  Manage SSH keys, configs, and connections per server from a single interface.

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• Access Management

  Scan your fleet to see who has access and revoke permissions across all servers at once.

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• Security Audit

  Run 25 security audits over SSH with a hardening score and PDF report, plus AI-assisted fixes.

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• AI Terminal

  Convert plain English commands into shell commands with user review and approval before execution.

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• Script Directory

  Save frequently used commands as scripts with variables for one-click execution on any server.

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• Real-Time Infra Monitoring

  View live CPU, memory, disk, and network metrics streamed from each server.

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• Single-Click Deployment

  Deploy Node, React, or Next.js apps from GitHub repos with PM2, Nginx, and SSL configured automatically.

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• PM2 Process Manager

  Manage PM2 processes with live metrics and controls to restart, reload, or stop processes.

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• Log Management

  Find, search, tail, and download log files from servers without SSH.

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• Backup

  Schedule folder backups to S3 with live progress monitoring.

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• Port Forwarding

  Access private services on your machine without opening ports or running VPNs.

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• Cron Jobs

  Schedule and monitor cron jobs with alerts on failures.

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Business model

SAAS

Audience

B2B

Platforms

mac · windows · linux

Pricing model

subscription

Value proposition

Manage all your Linux servers from one local app with AI-powered tools and no cloud involvement

CDN

AAmazon CloudFront

IaaS

Amazon Web Services

Mentioned on site

CCreem

Metadata

OOpen Graph

Other

Google Tag ManagerReact

Protocol

HHTTP/3

UI framework

Tailwind CSSRadix UI

UI library

Lucideshadcn/ui

Web framework

Next.js