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ShellReach is a Linux-native remote access platform currently under development. Our goal is to provide secure, identity-based shell access to Linux devices without port forwarding, static IPs, or VPNs — built from the ground up for ARM, embedded systems, and headless environments.
ShellReach is designed for scenarios where traditional SSH access becomes fragile or risky: devices behind CGNAT, mobile networks, intermittent connectivity, and large fleets of unattended nodes. The focus is on outbound-only connectivity, cryptographic device identity, and minimal operational overhead.
First-class support for Armbian and other embedded Linux distributions.
Reliable access to devices deployed outside the datacenter or corporate network.
People who need dependable shell access during development and long after deployment.
ShellReach is currently in the design and early prototyping phase. Core architecture decisions are being validated, and implementation work has started.
Public source code, documentation, and early builds will be announced once the foundational components are stable.
While the implementation is still evolving, ShellReach is built around a few core principles:
Devices initiate outbound connections only.
Each node is uniquely identified using cryptographic keys.
No requirement for static IPs, special networks, or VPNs.