CtrlOps
Deploy, Debug and Manage Linux servers with AI
Developer Tools·AI & Machine Learning
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CtrlOps is a local-first desktop application that helps developers and technical teams manage all their Linux servers from one unified dashboard without needing a dedicated DevOps engineer.
The core feature is the AI Terminal. Describe what you need in plain English and CtrlOps generates the exact Linux command, explains what it will do, and waits for your approval before running anything. Nothing executes without your confirmation.
Everything runs 100% on your machine. No credentials, SSH keys, or server details ever leave your device. No cloud. No agents on servers.
Additional features include a multi-server dashboard, one-click GitHub deployments, visual file manager, real-time server health monitoring, SSH key management, backup visibility, scripts library, and user access control.
Available on Mac, Windows, and Linux. 1 month free trial with no credit card required.
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