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Remote development environments accessible through pure SSH.
Zero config, zero clients, zero complexity. Pay only for what you use.
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ssh shellbox.dev about
- High-performance instances: 8 vCPUs, 32GB RAM, 96GB SSD, 100GB@1Gbps networking
- Simple SSH access: no special clients or browser plugins required
- Smart instance management: continue where you left off with automatic state preservation
- Usage-based billing: $0.70/hr while connected, $0.02/hr while idle
- Automatic cost control: instances stop when balance falls below $5
- Full SSH feature support including port forwarding and `scp`
- Prepaid balance system with full refunds available for unused funds
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ssh shellbox.dev spinup dev1
[info] Creating new instance 'dev1'
[info] Provisioning 8 vCPUs, 32GB RAM, 96GB SSD
[success] Instance ready - connect with: ssh dev1@shellbox.dev
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ssh dev1@shellbox.dev
[info] Connecting to dev1 instance
[info] Current rate: $0.70/hr while connected
[success] Welcome to shellbox.dev development environment
dev1$ exit
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ssh shellbox.dev status
[info] Balance: $47.20
[info] Instances:
• test2: RUNNING (connected) - $0.70/hr
• dev1: IDLE - $0.02/hr
[info] Estimated runtime remaining: 67 hours
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ssh shellbox.dev balance add 10
[info] Generating payment QR code for $10.00
[info] Scan with your phone to add funds
[info] Waiting for payment confirmation...
[info] Waiting for payment confirmation...
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ssh shellbox.dev help
Access development environments via SSH. Manage instances and billing through simple commands.
Minimum balance top-up: $10. Instances automatically stop when balance falls below $5.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| status | Show balance and instance status |
| balance add <amount> | Add funds via QR code payment |
| balance history | View transaction history |
| spinup <name> | Create new development instance |
| destroy <name> | Permanently remove instance |
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# exporting my data:
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scp -r dev1@shellbox.dev:/home/ubuntu/ ./target