Protocols and bridges
SSH Commands
homebridge-ssh-platform · v0.1.3
VerifiedLocalHomebridge 2.0
Exposes remote shell scripts over SSH as HomeKit switches and garage door openers.
What it says it supports
Devices it names
- remote shell scripts
- gates
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
How it connects
Local
SSH to remote hosts (key, agent or password)
You’ll need
- SSH access
- Node.js 20+
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.8.0 || ^2.0.0-beta.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^20.18.0 || ^22.10.0 || ^24.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | HomebridgeSsh |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 14 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 71 |
| GitHub stars | 1 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Closed issues | 0 |
| Last code push | 2026-04-29 |
| Latest version | 0.1.3 (2026-04-29) |
| First published | 2026-04-26 |
| Releases | 4 |
In ReReHome
Whatever this plugin publishes reaches Apple Home as a normal HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- GarageDoorOpener
- Switch
