ankushT369 / GhostSSH

What is GhostSSH?

GhostSSH is a lightweight C-based proxy that tunnels SSH over HTTPS WebSockets for secure remote access when firewalls block port 22. You run the server on your target machine to bridge traffic to the local sshd, expose it publicly via ngrok, then fire up the client locally to create a TCP port for standard SSH connections like `ssh user@localhost -p 8888`. It delivers real-time, bidirectional streaming without touching your SSH setup.

Why is it gaining traction?

This SSH-over-HTTPS proxy stands out for its minimal dependencies and full-duplex performance, feeling like a raw TCP tunnel over port 443. Developers dig the transparency—no custom SSH clients needed—and easy static builds for Linux portability. The ngrok integration hooks users fast for quick firewall bypasses in ghost ship scenarios.

Who should use this?

DevOps folks managing servers behind corporate proxies or cloud restrictions. Remote workers on public WiFi needing ghosts show access to home labs. Embedded engineers wanting a C proxy for lightweight IoT remote sessions without heavy tools like ngrok alone.

Verdict

Grab it for prototyping secure remote access in locked networks, but with 19 stars and 1.0% credibility, it's raw—solid docs and builds, zero tests, early phase. Test locally before prod; contribute if low-level networking scratches your itch.

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