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Install & Setup

Install

Download packages from GitHub Releases:

Windows

  1. Download the .exe installer from the latest release.
  2. Run the installer and complete setup.
  3. Start Cosmosh from desktop or start menu.

macOS

  1. Download the macOS build from the latest release (for your chip architecture).
  2. Move the app to Applications.
  3. Start Cosmosh from Launchpad or Applications.

Linux

  1. Download the Linux package from the latest release (format depends on release artifact).
  2. Install using your distro package workflow.
  3. Start Cosmosh from application launcher or terminal.

First Configuration

  • Set your preferred language.
  • Prepare at least one SSH target and credential method.
  • Verify your private key file path if using key authentication.

Connection Readiness Checklist

  • Confirm host and port are reachable from your current network.
  • Confirm server-side SSH service is running.
  • Confirm account permissions are sufficient for intended commands.

Security Setup

  • Keep private keys protected and avoid sharing key files.
  • Verify host fingerprints before trusting unknown hosts.
  • Use principle-of-least-privilege accounts for remote connections.

If Setup Fails

  1. Launch Cosmosh successfully.
  2. Create one test server profile.
  3. Open one SSH session and run echo COSMOSH_OK.
  4. Close session explicitly to confirm lifecycle behavior.

Screenshot Placeholders

  1. Release page showing downloadable artifacts.
  2. Installer completion screen.
  3. First launch and language/setup entry view.