comrade is a free tool that lets you share your computer's terminal (command prompt) with another person over the internet. Think of it as a "screen share" but for the text-based command line. It works directly between two computers—no middleman server is needed.
This is perfect when you need a friend, colleague, or tech support person to see what you're typing or help you fix something on your computer. You stay in control—you decide who gets access and when to end the session.
- Direct Connection – Your computers talk to each other directly, so your data doesn't pass through a third-party server.
- No Account Required – No sign-ups, no emails, no passwords. Just download, run, and share.
- Works Across the Internet – Even if you and your partner are on different networks, comrade finds a way to connect.
- Secure by Design – The connection is encrypted, and only the person with your unique session code can join.
- Cross-Platform – Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Lightweight – Small download, runs quietly in the background, and uses minimal system resources.
- Session Control – You can end the shared session at any time with a single command.
👉 Visit this link to download the application
This page shows all available versions. Look for the latest release and download the file that matches your operating system. For Windows, choose the file ending in .exe.
Once the download finishes, double-click the file to open it. A terminal window will appear. That's it—comrade is now running on your computer.
When comrade starts, it will display a short code (like comrade-7f3k9). This is your unique session ID. You'll share this code with the person you want to connect with.
Send the session code to your partner through any messaging app, email, or phone call. They will enter this code into their own comrade application to connect to your terminal.
Once your partner connects, you'll both see the same terminal screen. They can type commands, view output, and help you troubleshoot—just like sitting at your keyboard together.
- Run comrade on your computer.
- Note the session code displayed.
- Share the code with your partner.
- Wait for them to connect.
- Run comrade on your computer.
- When prompted, enter the session code you received.
- You'll be connected to the other person's terminal.
- Type
exitin the terminal, or - Close the comrade window.
The session ends immediately, and no one can reconnect without starting a new session.
Yes. comrade creates a direct, encrypted connection between two computers. Your session code acts like a key—only someone with that exact code can join. No data is stored on any server.
Not at all. If you can double-click a file and copy-paste a code, you can use comrade. The terminal looks intimidating, but you don't need to understand it—just share the code and let your partner handle the commands.
No problem. comrade works across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The experience is identical on all platforms.
No. comrade only shares the terminal window—not your file explorer, browser, or other applications. Your partner can only type commands in that one terminal session, and you can end it anytime.
The session will close. Simply restart comrade and share a new session code to reconnect.
Make sure you downloaded the correct file for your operating system. On Windows, right-click the .exe file and select "Run as administrator" if you see an error.
Double-check that you're sharing the exact session code (including any hyphens). Also confirm both computers have an active internet connection.
This is rare, but if it happens, try closing other programs that use the internet heavily, like video streaming or large downloads.
comrade uses modern peer-to-peer technology (DHT, ICE, STUN) to establish connections even behind firewalls. It's built on the same principles as popular tools like tmate and tmux but with a focus on simplicity and direct communication.
If you're familiar with SSH, comrade provides a similar experience without needing to configure servers or ports.
- No Relay, No Middleman – Your connection is direct, which means less latency and better privacy.
- Truly Simple – No complex setup, no configuration files, no technical knowledge required.
- Free Forever – comrade is open-source and free to use for any purpose.
- Community-Driven – Regular updates and improvements from a dedicated developer community.
- Windows: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- macOS: macOS 11 or later
- Linux: Ubuntu 20.04 or equivalent
- Internet: Any broadband connection (upload speed of 1 Mbps or higher recommended)
If you run into any issues, check the GitHub Issues page for solutions or to report a problem. The community is friendly and responsive.
comrade is released under the MIT License. You can use, modify, and distribute it freely.
Ready to share your terminal? 👉 Visit this link to download the application and start collaborating in under two minutes.
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