Is there a software package that safely allows SSH via web on simple web host?

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Published on 2009-05-08T14:21:05Z Indexed on 2012/11/22 11:05 UTC
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I want to be able to use a secured web page on my shared web host to make SSH connections out to any destination. A shared web host is cheap and easy to maintain, and usually allows ssh to the web server. There are times I'd like to ssh into my web server, but don't have direct ssh connectivity.

I'm aware of consoleFISH, Ajaxterm, and Anyterm. The problem is consoleFISH is a man-in-the-middle by design, and Ajaxterm/Anyterm require running a daemon process on the hosting server. Web hosts can usually support cron jobs, but not continuously running daemon processes. Additional Apache modules are usually out, too, as they require reconfiguration of the server and affects all other customers.

Are there any software packages out there I can run on my shared web hosting account that provide a true ssh experience with these limitations?

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