A feature-rich SSH server management CLI tool
Project description
๐ OmniHost
High-Performance SSH Management CLI for DevOps Engineers
Manage hundreds of servers with lightning-fast parallel execution, beautiful CLI output, and DevOps-focused shortcuts.
Features โข Installation โข Quick Start โข Documentation โข Contributing
โก Highlights
# Quick start
omnihost --version # Check version
omnihost examples # See usage examples
# Server Groups - organize your infrastructure
omnihost group add web web01 web02 web03
omnihost exec-group web "systemctl restart nginx"
omnihost exec-group web "uptime" --dry-run # Preview first!
# Command Aliases - reduce repetitive typing
omnihost alias add restart-nginx "sudo systemctl restart nginx"
omnihost exec-group web restart-nginx
# File Transfer - push/pull files easily
omnihost push web01 ./app.tar /opt/app/
omnihost pull db01 /var/log/mysql.log ./logs/
omnihost push web01 ./dist /var/www/ --recursive
# Execute on all servers in parallel - 10x faster, with retry & dry-run
omnihost exec-all "systemctl status nginx" --parallel 10 --retries 2 --dry-run
omnihost exec-all "uptime" --json | jq '.succeeded' # CI/CD integration
# Production-ready output modes for DevOps automation
omnihost exec-all "hostname" --json # Pure JSON (pipe to jq)
omnihost exec-all "uptime" --csv # CSV for spreadsheets
omnihost exec-all "df -h" --quiet # Minimal scriptable output
omnihost exec-all "ps aux" --compact # Condensed single-line
omnihost exec-all "systemctl status nginx" --plain # No colors/formatting
# Quick DevOps shortcuts - no need to type full exec commands
omnihost uptime # Uses default server
omnihost disk web01
omnihost memory db01
# Beautiful, formatted output with Rich library
omnihost list # Stunning table view of all servers
# Enhanced logging for troubleshooting
omnihost --verbose exec web01 "ls -la"
omnihost --debug exec-all "uptime"
# Audit logging - all commands tracked automatically
cat ~/.omnihost/audit.log # JSON audit trail
# Command History - track and replay commands
omnihost history # List recent commands
omnihost history show 42 # Show command details
omnihost history replay 42 # Replay a command
# SSH Tunnels - port forwarding made easy
omnihost tunnel create web01 8080 --remote-port 80
omnihost tunnel list # List active tunnels
omnihost tunnel stop web01 8080 # Stop a tunnel
# Jump Hosts - access private servers through bastions
omnihost add private-server -h 10.0.0.5 --jump-host bastion
# Performance Profiling - optimize your operations
omnihost profile list # List profile files
omnihost profile show profile.prof # Analyze performance
๐ฏ Why OmniHost?
| Problem | Traditional Approach | OmniHost |
|---|---|---|
| Check 20 servers | 20 ร 3s = 60 seconds | 12 seconds (parallel) |
| Type repetitive commands | ssh user@host 'uptime' |
omnihost uptime |
| Manage server configs | Edit ~/.ssh/config manually |
Interactive omnihost add |
| View command output | Plain text | Beautiful formatted panels |
| Execute on multiple servers | Write bash loops | omnihost exec-all |
โจ Features
๐ฅ๏ธ Server Management
- Add/Edit/Remove servers with interactive prompts
- List all configured servers with beautiful table view
- Info command with connection testing
- Integrates with SSH config (
~/.ssh/config)
โก Performance Features
- Parallel execution on multiple servers (5-20x faster)
- Bulk operations (
exec-all,exec-multi,exec-group) - Quick commands for common DevOps tasks
- Default server configuration (no need to specify every time)
- Connection pooling and caching
- Production-ready output modes (JSON, CSV, quiet, plain, compact)
- Scriptable output for CI/CD pipelines and automation
๐จ Beautiful CLI
- Rich formatted output with colors and panels
- Progress bars for bulk operations
- Interactive prompts with validation
- Clean, organized command structure
๐ Security
- SSH key authentication support
- No password storage
- Respects SSH config security settings
- Connection timeout management
- Audit logging - All commands tracked automatically
โ๏ธ Configuration Management
- Environment variables - Configure via
OMNIHOST_*env vars - Config validation -
omnihost config validate - Config export/import - Backup and restore configurations
- Default server - Set once, use everywhere
- Server groups - Organize servers logically
- Command aliases - Reusable command shortcuts
๐ฆ Installation
From PyPI (Recommended)
pip install omnihost
Note: After installation, you may want to install man pages:
# Linux/Mac (requires sudo for system-wide)
sudo python -m omnihost.install_man_pages
# Or user-specific (no sudo needed)
python -m omnihost.install_man_pages
Then you can use: man omnihost
From Source
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/sagar.memane/omnihost.git
cd omnihost
# Create virtual environment (recommended)
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
# Install
pip install -e .
Requirements
- Python 3.8 or higher
- SSH access to remote servers
- SSH keys configured (recommended)
๐ Quick Start
1. Add Your First Server
omnihost add
# Follow interactive prompts
Or use command-line options:
omnihost add -a web01 -h 192.168.1.100 -u ubuntu --key ~/.ssh/id_rsa
2. List Servers
omnihost list # Basic view
omnihost list -v # Verbose with SSH keys
3. Set Default Server (Optional)
omnihost config set-default web01
# Now you can use: omnihost uptime (without specifying server)
# Or use environment variable:
export OMNIHOST_DEFAULT_SERVER=web01
4. Execute Commands
# Single server
omnihost exec web01 "df -h"
# All servers (parallel)
omnihost exec-all "uptime"
# Specific servers
omnihost exec-multi "web01,web02,db01" "systemctl status nginx"
# Production-ready output modes
omnihost exec-all "hostname" --json # Pure JSON for parsing
omnihost exec-all "uptime" --csv # CSV for reports
omnihost exec-all "df -h" --quiet # Minimal for scripts
omnihost exec-all "ps aux" --plain # No ANSI colors
omnihost exec-all "ls -la" --compact # One line per server
omnihost exec-all "uptime" --show-output # Show detailed output (opt-in)
5. Quick DevOps Commands
omnihost uptime web01 # Quick uptime
omnihost disk web01 # Disk usage
omnihost memory web01 # Memory usage
omnihost processes web01 # Top processes
omnihost status web01 nginx # Service status
omnihost logs web01 nginx # View logs
6. Interactive Shell
omnihost connect web01
# Full PTY support - run vim, htop, top, etc.
โ๏ธ Configuration
Output Modes for DevOps Automation
OmniHost provides multiple output formats optimized for different use cases:
| Mode | Flag | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSON | --json |
CI/CD pipelines, parsing with jq | omnihost exec-all 'cmd' --json | jq |
| CSV | --csv |
Spreadsheets, reports, analytics | omnihost exec-all 'cmd' --csv > report.csv |
| Quiet | --quiet, -q |
Shell scripts, log files | omnihost exec-all 'cmd' --quiet |
| Plain | --plain |
Legacy systems, plain text logs | omnihost exec-all 'cmd' --plain |
| Compact | --compact |
Quick checks, condensed output | omnihost exec-all 'cmd' --compact |
| Default | (none) | Interactive use, rich formatting | omnihost exec-all 'cmd' |
Key Features:
--jsonoutputs pure JSON (no decorative panels) - perfect for piping tojq--csvexports to CSV format - import into Excel or databases--quietprovides minimal one-line output per server - ideal for scripts--plainremoves all ANSI formatting - for legacy terminals or log files--compactshows condensed single-line format - quick status checks--show-outputdisplays detailed command output (opt-in, default is summary only)
Examples:
# Parse JSON in CI/CD pipeline
omnihost exec-all 'hostname' --json | jq -r '.results[].output'
# Export to spreadsheet
omnihost exec-all 'uptime' --csv > server_uptime.csv
# Shell script integration
for server in $(omnihost exec-all 'hostname' --quiet | grep 'โ' | cut -d: -f1); do
echo "Processing $server"
done
# Clean logs without colors
omnihost exec-all 'systemctl status nginx' --plain >> audit.log
# Quick status check
omnihost exec-all 'df -h /' --compact
Environment Variables
OmniHost supports configuration via environment variables (takes precedence over config file):
export OMNIHOST_DEFAULT_SERVER=web01
export OMNIHOST_OUTPUT_MODE=compact
export OMNIHOST_PARALLEL=10
export OMNIHOST_TIMEOUT=60
export OMNIHOST_AUDIT_ENABLED=true
Config Management
# Show current configuration
omnihost config show
# Validate configuration
omnihost config validate
# Export configuration (backup)
omnihost config export
omnihost config export --output my-config.json
# Import configuration (restore)
omnihost config import my-config.json
omnihost config import my-config.json --merge # Merge with existing
๐ Documentation
- Quick Reference - Command cheat sheet
- Performance Guide - Optimization tips
- Architecture - Code structure
- CLI Best Practices - Best practices
- Feature Roadmap - Planned features
- Contributing - Development guide
- Security - Security policy
- Changelog - Version history
๐ฏ Common Use Cases
Daily Operations
# Morning health check
omnihost exec-all "uptime && free -h" --parallel 10
# Check disk space across infrastructure
omnihost exec-all "df -h /" --compact | grep "9[0-9]%"
# Export server inventory to CSV
omnihost exec-all "hostname && cat /etc/os-release | grep PRETTY_NAME" --csv > inventory.csv
# Quick status check in shell script
if omnihost exec-all 'systemctl is-active nginx' --quiet | grep -q 'โ'; then
echo "Alert: Some servers have nginx down!"
fi
Deployments
# Deploy to web servers
omnihost exec-multi "web01,web02,web03" \
"cd /app && git pull && systemctl restart app" --parallel 3
# Verify deployment
omnihost exec-multi "web01,web02,web03" "curl -s localhost/health"
Troubleshooting
# Quick diagnostics
omnihost memory prod01
omnihost processes prod01
omnihost logs prod01 nginx -n 100
# Check all servers for issues
omnihost exec-all "systemctl is-failed --quiet || echo 'Services OK'"
๐๏ธ Project Structure
omnihost/
โโโ __init__.py # Package metadata
โโโ cli.py # CLI entry point
โโโ config.py # Configuration management
โโโ ssh_config.py # SSH config operations
โโโ ssh_client.py # Connection management
โโโ performance.py # Caching & optimization
โโโ commands/ # Command modules
โโโ server_management.py # list, add, edit, remove, info
โโโ exec_command.py # Remote execution
โโโ connect_command.py # Interactive shell
โโโ bulk_operations.py # exec-all, exec-multi
โโโ quick_commands.py # Quick DevOps shortcuts
โโโ config_command.py # Configuration management
๐ Commands Reference
Server Management
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
list |
Show all configured servers | omnihost list -v |
add |
Add a new server | omnihost add -a web01 -h 1.2.3.4 -u ubuntu |
info |
Show server details | omnihost info myserver |
edit |
Edit server configuration | omnihost edit myserver |
remove |
Remove a server | omnihost remove myserver |
Execution
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
exec |
Execute command on server | omnihost exec myserver "ls -la" |
connect |
Open interactive shell | omnihost connect myserver |
exec-all |
Execute on all servers | omnihost exec-all "uptime" --parallel 10 |
exec-multi |
Execute on specific servers | omnihost exec-multi "web01,web02" "df -h" |
exec-group |
Execute on server group | omnihost exec-group web "systemctl restart nginx" |
Output Mode Flags (available for all bulk commands):
--json- Pure JSON output for parsing--csv- CSV format for spreadsheets--quiet/-q- Minimal scriptable output--plain- No ANSI colors/formatting--compact- Condensed single-line format--show-output- Display detailed command output
Configuration
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
config show |
Show configuration | omnihost config show |
config set-default |
Set default server | omnihost config set-default web01 |
config validate |
Validate configuration | omnihost config validate |
config export |
Export configuration | omnihost config export |
config import |
Import configuration | omnihost config import backup.json |
Groups & Aliases
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
group add |
Create server group | omnihost group add web web01 web02 |
alias add |
Create command alias | omnihost alias add restart-nginx "sudo systemctl restart nginx" |
๐ SSH Config
OmniHost works with standard SSH config format:
Host myserver
HostName 192.168.1.100
User ubuntu
Port 22
IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_rsa
Host production
HostName prod.example.com
User admin
IdentityFile ~/.ssh/prod_key
OmniHost can create and manage this file for you!
๐ค Contributing
We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
Quick start:
git clone https://github.com/sagarmemane135/omnihost.git
cd omnihost
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -e .
๐ License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
๐ Acknowledgments
- Built with Typer - Modern CLI framework
- Styled with Rich - Beautiful terminal formatting
- SSH via Paramiko - Pure Python SSH implementation
๐ฎ Support
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- Security: See SECURITY.md for reporting vulnerabilities
๐บ๏ธ Roadmap
โ Implemented
- Server management (add, edit, remove, list)
- Remote command execution
- Interactive shell sessions
- Bulk parallel operations
- Quick DevOps shortcuts
- Server grouping
- Command aliases
- File transfer (push/pull)
- Configuration management
- Audit logging
- Dry-run mode
- JSON output
- Command history and replay โจ NEW
- SSH tunnel management โจ NEW
- Jump host / bastion support โจ NEW
- Performance profiling tools โจ NEW
- Man page generation โจ NEW
- Test suite structure โจ NEW
๐ง Planned
- Custom command templates
- Real-time log streaming
- Output comparison across servers
- Cloud provider integration (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Ansible playbook integration
See Feature Roadmap for detailed information.
๐ Troubleshooting
Command not found after installation
source venv/bin/activate # Activate virtual environment
pip install -e . # Reinstall if needed
which omnihost # Should show path in venv
Connection issues
# Test SSH manually first
ssh -F ~/.ssh/config myserver
# Check server configuration
omnihost info myserver
Permission errors with SSH keys
chmod 600 ~/.ssh/id_rsa
chmod 700 ~/.ssh
Slow bulk operations
# Increase parallelism (default is 5)
omnihost exec-all "uptime" --parallel 10
# Reduce timeout for faster failure detection
omnihost exec-all "ping -c 1 google.com" --timeout 5
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