StormTunnel Documentation¶

The modern macOS app for managing SSH and AWS Session Manager tunnels. Connect to your servers, databases, and cloud infrastructure with ease.

Get Started

New to StormTunnel? Install the app and create your first tunnel in minutes.

Getting Started
User Guide

Learn how to create, configure, and manage your SSH and AWS tunnels.

User Guide
Features

Explore all features: menu bar, SSH keys, import/export, notifications, and more.

Features
For Administrators

Server setup guides for SSH and AWS infrastructure.

Administrator Guide

What is StormTunnel?¶

StormTunnel is a native macOS application that simplifies secure connections to remote servers. Whether you're accessing databases, web services, or cloud infrastructure, StormTunnel provides an intuitive interface for managing SSH and AWS Session Manager tunnels.

Key Features¶

Dual Tunnel Support - SSH and AWS Session Manager
Native macOS App - Built with SwiftUI, optimized for Apple Silicon
SSH Config Integration - Import hosts from ~/.ssh/config
Secure by Design - Keychain integration, no plaintext passwords
Menu Bar Access - Quick connections from your menu bar
Auto-Reconnect - Automatic connection recovery
Import/Export - Backup and share configurations

Perfect For¶

Developers accessing databases and services
DevOps Engineers managing cloud infrastructure
System Administrators connecting to multiple servers
Security Teams requiring audited access
Anyone who needs secure remote connections

Quick Links¶

Creating Tunnels

Configure SSH and AWS Session Manager tunnels with port forwarding.

Create Tunnels
AWS Session Manager

Connect to AWS infrastructure without opening SSH ports.

AWS Guide
SSH Keys

Manage, validate, and organize your SSH keys securely.

SSH Keys
Settings Reference

Complete reference for all application settings.

Settings
Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts.

Shortcuts
Troubleshooting

Solutions for common connection and configuration issues.

Troubleshooting

Essential Shortcuts¶

Action	Shortcut
New Tunnel	`Cmd`+`N`
Connect/Disconnect	`Cmd`+`K`
Settings	`Cmd`+`,`
Import	`Cmd`+`I`
Export	`Cmd`+`E`

View all shortcuts

Need Help?¶

Documentation

Getting Started Guide - First steps
Troubleshooting - Common issues
Connection Testing - Diagnostics

Support

GitHub Issues - Report bugs
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StormTunnel - SSH Tunnel Manager & AWS Session Manager for macOS

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