PuTTY alternative

An integrated SSH workspace for macOS, Windows and Linux.

Vortex brings coding agents, your project conversation and a live preview into one desktop workspace. Its integrated tools help you inspect and improve the app you are building.

When you need terminal and remote access tool tools

VORTΞXHQ combines saved SSH hosts, multi-tab terminals, keys and host verification with SFTP browsing, SQL tunnels and API troubleshooting.

  • Cross-platform developers replacing a terminal-only tool.
  • Teams that need reusable remote-access configuration.
  • Operators moving between SSH, SFTP and SQL.

Go deeper in the same workspace

  • SSH Terminal
  • FTP/SFTP
  • SQL Client
  • API Client

You can start with an idea in plain language, then open the files, data or terminal when you need more control. Connect your own supported coding-agent account; Vortex does not include provider subscriptions or AI tokens.

Explore the real workspace demo or start with the guides.

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