Frequently asked questions

Yes. NodeOps is free to download on the App Store and Google Play. There are no in-app subscriptions and no NodeOps-hosted backend that bills your infrastructure. You connect to your own servers and cloud accounts using credentials you control.

NodeOps runs on iPhone and iPad (iOS 17 or later) and on Android phones and tablets (Android 8 or later). iPad supports full landscape layout. The app follows your system language — 23 locales are built in — and supports light, dark, and system appearance.

Open the app, tap Add Server, and enter your SSH host, username, and password or private key. Choose Docker or Kubernetes mode for that host. For cloud clusters without SSH, use Import Cluster and sign in with Google (GKE), Microsoft (AKS), AWS (EKS), or paste a kubeconfig. Then browse containers or pods, open a terminal, or launch an AI agent from the server menu.

Both apps share the same core DevOps workflows — SSH, Docker, Kubernetes, terminal, vault, and snippets. iOS 1.2.0 currently leads on iTerm-style terminal tabs/splits, AI Agent polish, and encrypted iCloud backup. Android 1.2.2 is actively maintained; check the latest release notes on each store for the current feature set on your platform.

No laptop is required — that is the point of NodeOps. You do need network reachability to your SSH host or Kubernetes API endpoint, the same as with any SSH client or kubectl. If your server is on a private network, use your existing VPN or bastion setup; NodeOps does not provide a VPN service.

From the Servers tab, tap Add and fill in hostname or IP, port (default 22), username, and authentication — password or paste/import a private key. Pick Docker or Kubernetes as the server type so the right dashboards and terminal modes are available. You can favorite servers and swipe for quick actions.

Yes. NodeOps supports password and private key authentication. Keys are stored encrypted on your device and are included in encrypted iCloud backup on iOS when backup is enabled and the vault is unlocked.

On iOS 1.2+, yes. You get multiple tabs, vertical and horizontal splits, drag-to-resize dividers, copy and paste, restart session, and typing exit closes the pane — like a desktop terminal. New tabs and splits inherit your current working directory. SSH keepalive runs in the background, and you can tap Reconnect if the transport drops.

Yes. The terminal is a full VT100/xterm-style PTY over SSH, Docker exec/attach, or Kubernetes pod exec. It supports interactive programs, alternate-screen apps, and keyboard-aware layout so full-screen agents like OpenCode remain usable on a phone or tablet.

NodeOps sends SSH keepalive packets to reduce idle timeouts. If the connection still drops — network change, server restart, sleep — the pane shows a reconnect state. Tap Reconnect to restore the session when the host is reachable again.

Built-in providers include OpenCode, Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Aider, plus a Custom slot for any shell command. Launch from the sparkles icon or long-press menu on an SSH server, pick a remote project directory, choose a model, and the agent runs inside the terminal on your server — not on NodeOps infrastructure.

Enter provider API keys in the Agent setup screen. They are stored in the device Keychain (iOS) or encrypted storage on Android, scoped per server. NodeOps can silently configure PATH and environment variables on the remote host at launch so setup lines do not clutter your terminal output.

No. NodeOps is a client app. SSH, Docker, Kubernetes, and AI agent sessions connect directly between your device and your infrastructure. NodeOps does not operate a proxy that reads your repositories, logs, or terminal output.

Yes. On Docker-mode SSH servers you can browse stacks and containers, view live CPU/memory/network stats, stream logs, run exec/attach terminals, and store registry credentials for Docker Hub, GHCR, or private registries.

Two paths: (1) SSH mode — kubectl runs on the remote host over your existing SSH session. (2) Direct cluster — import GKE, EKS, AKS, or kubeconfig for API access without an SSH hop. Direct mode supports pod exec over WebSocket, workload edits, scale, restart, and rollbacks from the app.

Open Import Cluster and choose your provider. Sign in with Google for GKE (project picker included), Microsoft for AKS, or follow the AWS flow for EKS. OAuth tokens are encrypted on device and refreshed automatically. You can also paste any valid kubeconfig for other clusters.

Snippets are saved shell commands with an optional working directory and scope — global, per server, per cluster, or per pod. Run them from the Snippets tab or inject into the active terminal pane from the terminal menu (iOS 1.2+). Import and export packs to share common ops commands across devices.

SSH credentials, vault entries, registry passwords, and OAuth refresh tokens are encrypted on your device. The password vault uses AES-256-GCM with optional PIN lock and Face ID or Touch ID. NodeOps does not upload your secrets to its own servers.

NodeOps does not sell user data and does not use your infrastructure data for advertising. The app connects to services you configure (your SSH hosts, cloud APIs). Optional Google sign-in is used only to authenticate you and access GKE APIs for clusters you choose to import.

Google OAuth is optional and only used when you import Google Kubernetes Engine clusters. NodeOps reads cluster metadata needed for import and stores tokens encrypted on your device. It does not access Google data except to provide GKE features you initiate. See the About section on this page for full disclosure text.

Sign in to iCloud on your device, enable iCloud Backup in NodeOps Settings, and use the same Apple ID and backup passphrase on every device. Unlock the vault before syncing if you want passwords included. Sync runs automatically while the app is open; you can also tap Sync Now or Restore manually.

Encrypted backups can include SSH servers, snippets, registry credentials, password vault entries, imported cloud clusters (GKE/EKS/AKS), and app preferences. Backups go to your private iCloud Drive container — not to NodeOps servers. Deletions sync too, so removed items stay gone on other devices.

Encrypted iCloud backup is an iOS feature today. Android stores credentials locally with encryption; cross-device sync for Android is on the roadmap. Check the latest Android release notes on Google Play for current backup options.

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