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NixSCP documentation

Guides for the features NixSCP adds to the WinSCP experience on Linux and Windows.

Everything NixSCP shares with WinSCP (the Commander interface, transfers, Synchronize, scripting) is described in WinSCP's documentation, and the Help buttons in NixSCP open the matching page. These pages cover what NixSCP adds.

For AI agents and automation (free)

Agent Access

Give AI agents SSH access without sharing passwords: per-site permissions, approval, command rules, recordings and an audit log.

MCP server

nixscp --mcp gives Claude Code and other MCP clients your SSH servers as tools.

Tunnels

An SSH tunnel manager: saved port forwards per site, started and stopped with one click.

NixSCP Pro (free during the beta)

Cloud sync

End-to-end encrypted sync of sites, passwords, preferences, workspaces, bookmarks and open tabs.

Local encryption

The whole configuration encrypted with your NixSCP password, a recovery key, and encrypted or WinSCP-compatible exports.

Teams

Shared SFTP site folders for teams, end-to-end encrypted, with roles and one-time invite codes.

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Differences from WinSCP

What NixSCP adds or changes, and what is not ported.

New-release check

How NixSCP tells you about new versions, and how to turn it off.

FAQ

Short answers about NixSCP, WinSCP compatibility, NixSCP Pro and security.

Questions or problems? See the FAQ, open an issue on GitHub or write to hello@codewizdev.com.