MyShell
MyShell is a native desktop shell workspace for macOS, Windows, and Linux that unifies local shells and SSH connections into a single application. It goes beyond a traditional terminal by offering side-panel navigation, single or grid layouts for multiple sessions, and persistent scrollback that restores after relaunch. Users can save quick starts for local folders and SSH hosts with working directories, startup commands, and keep-alive settings for long-running processes. The application includes an offline command library and task help that automatically detects the operating system of each connection—macOS, Windows, or Linux distributions like Ubuntu and CentOS—and switches help, tasks, and AI chat to match that environment. It also supports tool context switching for interactive programs such as vim, python, psql, and mysql, so command suggestions and shortcuts follow the active tool. MyShell features a command composer with autocomplete sourced from the help library and shell history, along with an AI assistant that translates plain language into runnable shell commands, SQL queries, and debugging steps. AI suggestions include Run buttons that execute directly in the active session. The core desktop app works fully offline, while optional MyShell Cloud adds encrypted sync for tasks and quick starts, hosted AI, and optional AI chat history sync. The desktop license is a one-time payment of $39 for up to three devices, with cloud services offered separately.
- Category
- Programming
- Pricing
- Paid
Problem solved
Traditional terminals provide only a prompt and require users to remember or search for OS-specific commands, copy-paste between tools, and manage sessions manually. MyShell solves this by integrating an OS-aware offline help library, a command composer with autocomplete, and an AI assistant that generates and runs commands in-place. It also centralizes local and SSH sessions, preserves scrollback, and keeps long-running development processes alive, reducing context switching and improving productivity for remote shell work.
Use cases
- Manage local and remote SSH sessions in a unified grid layout
- Generate shell commands from natural language and run them instantly
- Look up OS-specific command syntax offline for macOS, Windows, or Linux
- Save quick starts for dev servers like wrangler dev or staging VMs
- Compose commands with autocomplete from the built-in library and shell history
- Run SQL queries via AI suggestions in database tools like psql or mysql
- Keep long-running development processes alive alongside code editors
Audience
- Developers
- ML Engineers
- Data Scientists
Pros
- Native cross-platform desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Offline help and task library with automatic OS detection
- Command composer with autocomplete and one-click Run
- AI assistant supports bring-your-own API key without mandatory subscription
- One-time $39 license for core desktop features
Cons
- Not open source; proprietary license
- Cloud sync and hosted AI require optional paid subscription
- Desktop-only; no mobile or web version mentioned
- AI features may require an API key or cloud subscription for hosted model
- Desktop license limited to three devices
Official website: https://myshell.app/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/myshell