Runbooks next to terminals
Keep procedures, commands and checklists in the same workspace.
Online Terminal
Serial & SSH Terminal in your browser.
SSH/SFTP, local COM ports, multi‑window layouts, notes and commands — all in one place.
Key Features
Multi‑window flexibility
Organize multiple terminals side by side with customizable layouts and seamless support.
Cross‑platform
Works on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Web Serial
COM/ttyUSB
Notes & Knowledge
next to terminals
SSH via local agent
SFTP, Port‑Forward
Security
traffic stays on your side
No installation
Everything works in the browser.
Easy for newcomers
No outdated UIs or confusing configs.
How CliDeck Works
- Connect your console cable (FTDI, CP210x, PL2303, CH340 or other supported chipsets) to your computer.
- Open CliDeck in your browser (Chrome/Edge with Web Serial API support).
- Select the port and baud rate to get a full online serial terminal.
- Optionally, open parallel SSH or Telnet sessions in additional tabs.
Who Needs CliDeck
- Network engineers — quick access to Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik console ports.
- System administrators — SSH sessions and console access in one place.
- DevOps and integrators — runbooks and multiple terminal windows side by side.
- Students and educators — hands-on practice with real devices without setup headaches.
Runbooks + Multi-Window — Unique Feature of CliDeck
With CliDeck you can open simultaneously:
- multiple terminals (Serial/SSH/Telnet),
- a runbook with commands and procedures,
- notes and checklists.
Copy and send commands with one click to a selected terminal or broadcast to multiple sessions. Faster, safer, and more convenient than juggling PuTTY, text files and copy-paste.
Supported Cables and Protocols
CliDeck works with most popular chipsets:
- FTDI (FT232 family)
- Silicon Labs CP210x
- Prolific PL2303
- WCH CH340/CH341
- standard CDC-ACM devices
Supported protocols: Serial (COM/UART), SSH, Telnet.
Security
- With a local console cable, all data stays inside your browser and is never sent to CliDeck servers.
- SSH keys remain on your machine; traffic goes directly from your IP.
- Planned Remote Serial functionality will use a self-hosted agent or hardware node with end-to-end encryption.
Comparison
| Solution | Requires Install | COM Support | Runbooks | Multi-window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PuTTY | Yes | Yes | No | Limited |
| SecureCRT | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Termius | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| CliDeck | No (browser) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
Does data go to the internet when using a local console cable?
No. All communication stays local between your browser and the device.
Which cables are supported?
FTDI, CP210x, PL2303, CH340/CH341 and standard CDC-ACM devices.
Which browsers are supported?
Chrome and Edge. Firefox — partial support, Safari — not supported.
Is SSH and Telnet supported?
Yes, already available. Future updates will extend SSH capabilities (SFTP, Port Forward).
Will Remote Serial be available?
Yes. Future releases will include a self-hosted agent/hardware node for secure E2E-encrypted remote access.
Roadmap
Team Collaboration
Share terminals with colleagues: multiple users can view and work in the same session.
Education Mode
Free licenses for educational institutions. Teachers will be able to monitor student terminals, provide feedback and conduct exams.
AI Assistant
Optionally enable an AI helper that explains commands, interprets terminal output, and assists with configuring devices. Specialized fine-tuned models for network hardware are planned.
(All features above are under development and will be available in future versions.)
Try CliDeck Today
Connect a console cable, open your browser and access your devices via online serial terminal.
Fast. Secure. Convenient.