What is Nomad Shell?
Nomad Shell is a mobile SSH terminal for iPhone and iPad, built for stable remote sessions and coding workflows on the go.
Mobile SSH terminal for iPhone and iPad
A mobile SSH terminal that keeps long-running sessions stable.
Nomad Shell is an iOS SSH terminal for engineers who need a reliable remote shell from a phone. It focuses on what is implemented today: Mosh roaming with reconnect, Secure Enclave or password SSH auth, and webhook + APNS approval loops on iPhone and iPad.
Mosh-first connectivity
Nomad launches mosh-server over SSH, retries reconnects, and can resume sessions with cached parameters.
Secure SSH authentication
Use Secure Enclave Ed25519 keys with Face ID or Touch ID prompts, or use password auth stored in iOS Keychain.
Webhook + APNS loop
Generate a per-device webhook command, send test notifications, and approve or open sessions from lock-screen actions.
Quick setup + QR onboarding
Current onboarding path: run one command on your server, scan QR in the app, then connect.
- Run the quick setup script on your Mac or Linux host
- Scan the generated QR code in Nomad Shell
- Choose SSH key or password authentication
- Connect and verify Halo Bar status
Real command flow preview
Halo bar states$ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NomadShell/Scripts/main/quick-setup.sh | bash
QR payload ready: host=relay.example.com user=nomad
Needs approval: npm install bcrypt
Mosh roaming healthy: wifi -> 5G
FAQ
Does Nomad Shell support both SSH and Mosh?
Yes. Nomad Shell uses SSH for authentication and startup, then supports Mosh roaming and reconnect for more resilient mobile sessions.
How do I connect a server from my phone?
Run the quick setup script on your Mac or Linux host, scan the generated QR code in the app, choose your authentication method, and connect.