Terminal Linux & SSH

Native Linux terminal

No extra installation needed. Pocket Code includes a complete Linux environment ready to use:

$ node --version
v20.11.0

$ python3 --version
Python 3.12.2

$ bash --version
GNU bash, version 5.2.21

$ python3 my_script.py
Hello from Pocket Code!

• •bash, Python 3 and Node.js available without setup
• •Full access to the project file system
• •Command history and Tab autocomplete
• •Configurable environment variables

SSH: connect to servers

The Free plan allows 1 saved SSH host. The Premium plan removes the limit.

Add a connection

1. 1Open the Terminal module and go to the SSH tab.
2. 2Tap "+" to add a new host.
3. 3Enter: hostname or IP, port (22 by default) and username.
4. 4Select authentication method: password or SSH key.
5. 5Save and tap to connect.

SSH key authentication

# Pocket Code genera la clave internamente.
# Copia la clave pública y añádela a tu servidor:

$ cat ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
# Pega aquí tu clave pública Ed25519

• •Supported types: Ed25519 (recommended), RSA, ECDSA
• •Keys are stored encrypted on the device (Android Keystore)
• •Import existing keys from clipboard or file

SFTP: remote file browser

The built-in SFTP browser lets you manage server files without leaving the app:

• •Browse the server file system with swipe gestures
• •Download files to the device's local storage
• •Upload files from the device to the server
• •Edit remote files directly in the integrated editor
• •Create, rename and delete files and directories

Premium features