Reflex
Health Pass
- License — License: NOASSERTION
- Description — Repository has a description
- Active repo — Last push 0 days ago
- Community trust — 15 GitHub stars
Code Fail
- exec() — Shell command execution in electron/agent/repoInspector.ts
- rm -rf — Recursive force deletion command in electron/agent/repoInspector.ts
Permissions Pass
- Permissions — No dangerous permissions requested
Reflex is a cross-platform Electron desktop app that serves as an SSH client and server workbench, featuring a multi-session terminal, SFTP, Docker management, and an AI agent mode for automating remote server tasks.
Security Assessment
The application requests standard local permissions, but the static code analysis raised significant operational flags. It actively executes shell commands to function and contains a recursive force deletion (`rm -rf`) command in its repository inspection module. While these actions are typical for an SSH client and deployment tool with AI capabilities, they inherently pose a risk if the AI is given poorly scoped instructions or if a user connects to a compromised remote server. Furthermore, its license is marked as unasserted, meaning it may have restrictive custom terms despite the "custom" badge in the readme. Overall risk is rated as Medium.
Quality Assessment
The project is very new and currently sits at a low community trust level with 15 GitHub stars, though it is highly active with its most recent push happening today. It utilizes a modern tech stack (Electron, React, TypeScript). However, the lack of an explicit, recognized open-source license means developers should carefully review the repository's LICENSE file before adopting it in commercial or sensitive environments to avoid potential legal uncertainties.
Verdict
Use with caution. While actively maintained and highly capable, the tool requires elevated system access to run dangerous shell commands, and its custom licensing terms should be reviewed prior to use.
is a next-generation, modern, and lightweight SSH client engineered for absolute efficiency. Beyond standard terminal emulation, it acts as your ultimate developer workbench by integrating AI-assisted debugging, a native Docker manager, hardware monitoring, and seamless SFTP file management into one beautiful, cross-platform application.
Reflex
A modern SSH operations workbench with an agent-native workflow.
Multi-session terminal, SFTP, Docker, monitoring, deployment automation, and AI-assisted server work in one desktop app.
English | Chinese | Japanese | Korean
Built for developers who want remote servers to feel local, observable, and repairable.
Overview
Reflex is a cross-platform SSH desktop client designed around real server work: connecting, inspecting, editing, deploying, recovering, and continuing tasks without losing context.
It combines a polished terminal workspace with practical infrastructure tools and an Agent mode that can plan server-side tasks, run commands, inspect output, retry on transient failures, and keep the execution trail visible.
Why Reflex
- One workspace for remote work: terminal, files, Docker, monitoring, and AI actions stay side by side.
- Agent-native execution: ask for an outcome, then watch the plan, commands, progress notes, and verification steps unfold.
- Local-first configuration: connection profiles, AI settings, themes, and session history are stored locally.
- Resumable sessions: agent conversations and task state can be restored after switching servers or reopening the app.
- Desktop packaging: builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux through Electron Builder and GitHub Actions.
Features
Terminal And SSH
- Multi-session SSH tabs with persistent terminal state
- Password and private-key authentication
- Reconnect-aware command execution
- Inline AI command generation and selected-output actions
- Themeable terminal rendering with multiple presets
Agent Workspace
- Natural-language task execution for server operations
- Long-running task plan, progress, and retry state
- Visible execution cards for local commands, remote commands, uploads, file writes, and tool results
- Deployment-oriented workflows for local folders and GitHub projects
- Session history for continuing previous work
Files And Deployment
- SFTP file browser and remote file editing
- Upload, download, rename, delete, and directory creation
- Project packaging for deployment flows
- Remote Nginx/static deployment support
- GitHub project source resolution and server-side preparation
Server Management
- Real-time CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring
- Process list and kill action
- Docker container, image, log, and cleanup controls
- Server profile search, copy, edit, delete, and quick connect
Customization
- Light, dark, black, cyberpunk, and custom-accent themes
- Configurable UI and terminal fonts
- Multiple AI provider profiles
- Multiple models per provider endpoint
- Localized interface options
Screenshots
Agent Deployment Workspace
Agent Conversation And Execution Flow
Quick Start
git clone https://github.com/Sunhaiy/Reflex.git
cd Reflex
npm install
npm run dev
Build
npm run build
npm run dist
Platform-specific packaging:
npm run dist:win
npm run dist:mac
npm run dist:linux
Project Structure
reflex
|- electron/ # Electron main process, IPC, SSH, deploy engine, agent runtime
|- src/ # React renderer source
| |- components/ # Terminal, Agent, Docker, files, monitor UI
| |- pages/ # Settings and connection management
| |- services/ # Frontend AI and app services
| |- shared/ # Shared types, themes, locales, prompts
| `- store/ # Zustand stores
`- .github/workflows/ # Build and release automation
Tech Stack
- Electron
- React
- TypeScript
- Vite
- Tailwind CSS
- Zustand
- xterm.js
- ssh2
- Monaco Editor
- Recharts
Contributing
Contributions are welcome. Please read CONTRIBUTING and CODE_OF_CONDUCT before opening an issue or pull request.
Security
If you find a security issue, please follow the process in SECURITY.
License
See LICENSE.
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