sshuttle

What is sshuttle?

sshuttle is a versatile tool that combines the functionality of a transparent proxy, a VPN, and SSH to provide seamless and secure access to a remote network. This powerful application is designed to address the common challenges faced by users with Linux, FreeBSD, or macOS client machines who need to access a remote network through SSH, without necessarily having administrative privileges on the remote network

Highlights

• Transparent Proxy: sshuttle operates as a transparent proxy, allowing users to access the remote network without the need to configure individual port forwards or modify applications
• VPN-like Functionality: sshuttle emulates the behavior of a VPN, enabling users to securely connect to the remote network and access its resources as if they were on the local network
• SSH-based: The tool leverages SSH to establish a secure connection to the remote network, eliminating the need for complex VPN protocols like IPsec or PPTP, which can be difficult to set up and maintain
• Accessibility: sshuttle is particularly useful in scenarios where the remote network lacks a VPN or has complex VPN protocols that are challenging to configure and use.