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StormTunnel Documentation

SSH and AWS Session Manager tunnel management for macOS.

Getting Started View Features

  • Get Started

    Install the app and create your first tunnel.

    Getting Started

  • User Guide

    Create, configure, and manage SSH and AWS tunnels.

    User Guide

  • 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?

A native macOS app for managing SSH and AWS Session Manager tunnels. It handles port forwarding, key management, auto-reconnect, and configuration backup from a single interface.

  • SSH and AWS Session Manager tunnels with port forwarding
  • SSH config import from ~/.ssh/config
  • Keychain integration — no plaintext passwords
  • Menu bar access for quick connect/disconnect
  • Auto-reconnect on connection drops
  • Import/Export for configuration backup and sharing

  • Creating Tunnels

    Configure tunnels with port forwarding.

    Create Tunnels

  • AWS Session Manager

    Connect to AWS infrastructure without opening SSH ports.

    AWS Guide

  • SSH Keys

    Manage and validate your SSH keys.

    SSH Keys

  • Settings Reference

    All application settings documented.

    Settings

  • Keyboard Shortcuts

    Full shortcut reference.

    Shortcuts

  • Troubleshooting

    Solutions for common connection and configuration issues.

    Troubleshooting

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