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>log in to commentHi DevHunt! I built BURSUcm because I was juggling PuTTY, mstsc, Screen Sharing, WinSCP and a password manager every day. Now SSH, RDP, WinRM, VNC and Macs (with Apple's High Performance mode) open as tabs in one app, with an encrypted vault whose master password stays on your device. It's free, with no per-user licence. I'd love to hear what's missing for your workflow.
- Terminal and SFTP side‑by‑side in one tab
- AppleRD high‑performance screen sharing on macOS
- AES‑256‑GCM encrypted credential vault
- Cross‑platform: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Supports 10 protocols (SSH, WinRM, RDP, VNC, AppleRD, etc.)
BURSU Connection Manager is a free cross-platform tool to manage SSH, RDP, VNC, WinRM, Apple Remote Desktop and other connections in a unified, encrypted catalog.
- for
- Developers, sysadmins and IT teams needing multi-protocol remote access across Windows, macOS and Linux.
- pricing
- free
Key features
- Multi-protocol support — Connect via SSH, RDP, VNC, WinRM, AppleRD, Telnet, Serial, FTP, SFTP and web from one app.
- Encrypted credential vault — AES-256-GCM vault stores passwords, SSH keys and TOTP codes with a master-password that never leaves the device.
- Jump hosts and tunnels — ProxyJump chains, local/remote/SOCKS5 tunnels and tmux session persistence for reliable access.
- Built-in RDP engine — H.264 video, audio, multi-monitor and clipboard support inside a tab, with optional IronRDP fallback.
- Apple Remote Desktop High Performance — GPU-decoded H.264/HEVC video and system audio for Apple silicon Macs, plus private or mirror modes.
- AI assistant (optional) — Explain terminal output, draft commands and run routine tasks with user approval, using your own API key or local model.
- Side-by-side SFTP panel — Two-pane file manager with queue, whole-folder transfer and chmod/rename actions next to any SSH session.
- Team & folder permissions — Nested folders with per-folder read/edit/reveal rights for shared teams without per-user licences.
Use cases
- Debug a Linux server over SSH while transferring logs via the built-in SFTP panel.
- Administer Windows servers using WinRM PowerShell without needing RDP.
- Provide a support team with read-only access to specific folders and credentials.
- View and control a macOS workstation on Apple silicon using AppleRD high-performance mode.
BURSU Connection Manager FAQ
Does BURSU Connection Manager store my passwords on its servers?+
No, the vault uses AES-256-GCM encryption and the master password never leaves your device; only optional BURSUcloud sync stores data in an isolated PostgreSQL database with zero-knowledge API.
Can I use BURSUcm on mobile devices?+
Yes, Android and iOS/iPadOS apps access the same encrypted catalog as the desktop versions.
How does the AI assistant handle sensitive data?+
The Secret Shield feature redacts passwords, keys and tokens before any text is sent to the AI provider, and all actions that could change the system require your explicit approval.
What storage options are available for the connection catalog?+
Local SQLite, a self-hosted PostgreSQL instance, or optional BURSUcloud sync.
Is there support for jump hosts and port forwarding?+
Yes, you can chain ProxyJump hosts and create local (-L), remote (-R) and dynamic (-D) tunnels directly from the session UI.
Can I share access with teammates without sharing all credentials?+
Team folders have per-folder permissions (view, edit, reveal passwords) so you can grant limited access to specific resources.
Summarized by DevHunt from bursucm.com · Oct 5, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
