dataplicity - Terminal for Pi

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About this app

Remotely access your Raspberry Pi shell from any network without dynamic DNS, portforwarding or VPN.

For more information, visit https://www.dataplicity.com/

* DOES IT WORK BEHIND NAT?
Yes. The client initiates a secure websockets connection to the Dataplicity service. This means that it works most places where there are firewalls, NAT or other network obstructions in place.

* HOW DATAPLICITY WORKS
The Dataplicity client uses a opportunistically-connected secure web connection to provide a communications channel between your device and Dataplicity, and your web browser attaches to the other end of that channel.

* DO I NEED TO ENABLE SSH?
No. Dataplicity does not require SSH, telnet or any other network services to operate. The client is self-contained and does not open any network ports on the device.

* DOES IT OPEN A LOCAL PORT ON THE PI?
No. Client connections are initiated from the device end and do not open any local ports.

* DO I NEED TO INSTALL SOMETHING ON THE PI?
Yes, you need to install the Dataplicity agent on the Pi. You can view the source on GitHub.

* DOES DATAPLICITY AGENT RUN AS ROOT?
No. When you log into the Dataplicity shell you still need to explicitly ask for super user rights to gain full control.

Ratings and reviews

Recent problems with their migration means none of my devices are reachable for the last 4 days. Also their support email address just bounces ( I'm assuming it's full ) and you cannot cancel your account as the billing page also does not work. Next transaction will be reported to the bank as fraud to stop the payment.

It's a great App and easy to setup and use but you can't use more than 1 Device unless you pay a Monthly Subscription Fee. I understand stuff costs money to maintain and keep up and running but you guys should offer a one time Payment option to where you can get Pro for only a one time Payment. I found a Free App called Tailscale that allows me to SSH into my Devices without having to pay a Monthly Fee and they give you up to 20 Devices on the Free Version.

Great and minimalistic! This is what I like about this app. Straight forward and does what it says it does. There are no issues or hassle while connecting and no irritating unnecessary features. Maybe the next feature that can be introduced in a gui but other than this I would safely say this is exactly what you expected from a remote command line experience in order to connect to your pi from anywhere in the world. I wish there were annual offers for the paid version but so far so good. Thx!

What’s new

- adjusted for Android SDK 34
- bugfixes