MyShell
Native macOS app

Not just a terminal — a shell workspace

MyShell is a native macOS app that brings your local shells and SSH connections together with offline help, a smart command composer, and an AI assistant. Ideal for remote SSH work — use it alongside any code editor while MyShell handles shells, logs, and dev servers on the same machine.

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macOS 10.15+ Works fully offline Local + SSH sessions

Everything you need at the shell

MyShell is a native Mac workspace — terminals on the left and center, smart tools on the right. Help, compose, and run commands without leaving your session.

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Shell workspace

More than a terminal window. Side-panel navigation, single or grid layout, saved scrollback, and context shortcuts when you are in vim, psql, mysql, or python.

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Offline, context-aware help

A built-in command library works without internet. It adapts to your session — macOS commands locally, Linux commands over SSH — with summaries, flags, and runnable examples.

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Command composer

Type commands with autocomplete from the help library and your history. Press Enter or click Run to send them to the active session instantly — no copy-paste.

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AI that runs commands

Describe what you want in plain language — shell commands, SQL queries, debugging steps. The AI assistant suggests commands with Run buttons so you execute them in your session right away. Use your own API key or MyShell Cloud.

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Quick starts

Save daily connections — local folders and SSH hosts with working directory, startup commands, and keep-alive for long-running dev servers like wrangler dev.

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Local & SSH sessions

Connect to your Mac or any SSH host with your existing keys and config. Works alongside VS Code, JetBrains, Vim, or any remote development setup — MyShell keeps shells, scrollback, and long-running processes on your Mac while you edit code however you prefer.

Built for remote SSH work

Save your connections once, then look up commands, compose them, and run — locally or over SSH — without switching apps. MyShell cooperates with any coding tool on the same host.

Set up quick starts

Save local project folders and SSH hosts — staging servers, cloud VMs, and dev boxes. Add a startup command and keep-alive for long-running processes.

Use your favorite editor

Connect to the same remote machine with VS Code Remote SSH, JetBrains Gateway, or any SSH-based workflow. Edit code in your editor; run shells, logs, and daemons in MyShell.

Run with one click

Hit Run on any help example, task recipe, or AI suggestion. Commands execute in your active session — shell, SQL, or multi-step scripts — with scrollback saved on your Mac.

Pricing

7-day free trial, then a $39 lifetime purchase. Cloud + AI is an optional $8/mo add-on.

Pay once for the terminal. Add cloud sync and hosted AI only if you want them.

14-day money-back guarantee on all paid purchases. Refund policy

  1. Start the free trial — 7 days, full app, no credit card
  2. Buy a lifetime license — one-time payment unlocks the app on up to 3 Macs forever
  3. Optionally add Cloud + AI — only if you want encrypted sync or hosted AI (requires lifetime first)
  • Lifetime core — unlike Termius or Warp, SSH and local terminals are not rented monthly
  • Offline help + BYOK AI included — command library and your own API key, no subscription
  • Shell workspace — context-aware help, composer, and one-click run, not just another terminal tab

Lifetime

$39 one-time

Full app: terminals, profiles, SSH, groups, offline help library, and BYOK assistant. Up to 3 Macs.

7-day free trial · 14-day money-back guarantee

Cloud + AI

$8/mo or $79/yr

Requires an active lifetime license

Cloud sync for profiles & settings plus hosted default AI. BYOK never requires a subscription.

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Feature Trial Lifetime Cloud + AI
Local + SSH sessions ✓ ✓ ✓
Profiles, groups, tasks, command library ✓ ✓ ✓
Session scrollback + hibernate ✓ ✓ ✓
keepAlive profiles & startCommand ✓ ✓ ✓
Offline command help library ✓ ✓ ✓
Command composer with autocomplete ✓ ✓ ✓
14-day money-back guarantee — ✓ ✓
BYOK AI (your API key) ✓ ✓ ✓
Hosted MyShell Cloud AI — — ✓
Encrypted cloud sync — — ✓
Mac activations 1 device 3 devices —
Updates During trial Lifetime While subscribed

How MyShell compares

  • vs iTerm2 — MyShell adds a shell workspace with offline help, command composer, session persistence, and an AI assistant; iTerm2 remains free for traditional terminal use.
  • vs Termius — Termius charges ~$10/mo for sync and mobile; MyShell is a one-time $39 lifetime purchase with optional cloud add-on.
  • vs Warp — Warp’s AI plans start around $20/mo; MyShell includes offline help, BYOK AI with lifetime, and one-click run without a subscription.
  • vs Royal TSX — Royal TSX is a broader connection manager ($49+); MyShell is focused on shell work with context-aware help and an AI assistant built in.

After purchase you receive a license key by email. Open MyShell → Settings → Open license settings, paste the key, or use myshell://activate?key=MSHL-...

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Frequently asked questions

Licensing, trials, and what each plan includes.

Download MyShell and launch it — your 7-day trial starts automatically on first run. No account or credit card is required. All core features work during the trial: local and SSH sessions, offline help library, command composer, tasks, and the AI assistant with your own provider key.

After seven days you need a lifetime license to keep using MyShell. Your profiles, settings, and scrollback stay on your Mac — purchase a license and enter the key in the app to unlock it again. Nothing is deleted when the trial expires.

MyShell includes a 7-day free trial with no credit card required. If you purchase a lifetime license and are not satisfied, contact support@myshell.app within 14 days for a full refund — no questions asked. Cloud + AI subscriptions can be cancelled anytime; the first payment is refundable within 14 days. See our Refund Policy for details.

A one-time $39 payment that permanently unlocks the full app on your Mac: unlimited sessions, SSH profiles, groups, command library, tasks, and BYOK AI. Pay once, use forever — including future app updates. One license can be activated on up to three devices.

An optional add-on at $8/month or $79/year for users who want encrypted cloud sync of profiles and settings across Macs, plus a hosted default AI model so you do not need your own API key. You must have an active lifetime license first — the subscription only adds cloud sync and hosted AI.

Yes. Bring your own key (BYOK) is included with the lifetime license. Open Settings and configure OpenAI or another supported provider — no subscription required. The Cloud + AI plan is only if you want sync and a hosted model without managing keys.

No. Local shells, SSH sessions, scrollback, profiles, and tasks are all part of the lifetime license. The subscription is strictly optional for cloud backup and hosted AI.

After purchase you receive a license key by email. Open MyShell → Settings → Open license settings, paste the key, and activate. You can also open a link like myshell://activate?key=MSHL-... from your email.

By default everything stays on your Mac under ~/Library/Application Support/myshell/. Cloud sync (subscription) encrypts data on your device before upload — the server only stores opaque ciphertext.

MyShell is designed as a pay-once terminal — you own the core app forever. Cloud + AI is a small optional add-on for encrypted sync and hosted AI infrastructure, not a rental fee for SSH or local shells. Buy lifetime first, then subscribe from Settings → Open license settings if you want the add-on.

Termius is subscription-first for sync and mobile SSH (~$10/mo). Warp keeps the terminal free but charges ~$20/mo for AI agent features. MyShell is a native Mac shell workspace with offline context-aware help, a command composer, and one-click run — a $39 lifetime core license with BYOK AI included. Cloud + AI ($8/mo) is optional.

Built to stay out of your way

Fast, native, and reliable — so you can focus on the work in your terminal.

One-click run everywhere

Every help example, task recipe, and AI suggestion has a Run button. Commands go straight to your active session.

Sessions that persist

Quit and relaunch — your session list and scrollback come back. Keep-alive profiles keep dev servers running in the background.

Your SSH, your keys

Uses macOS system OpenSSH — your ~/.ssh/config, keys, and known_hosts just work.

Download MyShell

Open the .dmg, drag MyShell to Applications, and launch from Spotlight (⌘Space). Requires macOS 10.15 or later. Already installed? Updates are delivered automatically in-app.

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