File transfers

SSM Dojo includes a Finder-style file browser for the remote machine, with uploads, downloads, deletes, and a full transfer history — all over SSH.

Browsing

Open File Explorer for a connection to list a remote directory. Entries show names, sizes, and types. You can navigate into directories and act on individual files.

Transfers (upload / download)

Transfers run over SSH (using rsync when available, otherwise scp). Remote hosts are pinned on first use (trust-on-first-use), so transfers stay secure without interactive prompts.

• Upload local files/folders to the remote (folders included).
• Download remote files/folders to your machine.
• Drag-and-drop is supported in the browser.
• Progress is shown live for each transfer.
• Cancel an in-flight transfer at any time.

Overwrite checks

Before an upload, SSM Dojo warns you which names already exist at the destination, so you don't clobber files by accident. The check is advisory — it won't block you if it can't read the target directory. For downloads, you can opt into overwrite, which replaces the local file cleanly.

Sudo file operations

For paths your SSH user can't read or write directly, SSM Dojo supports sudo operations — listing, delete, disk-usage, and transfers can run with elevated privileges. When a sudo password is needed, you provide it in the app; like SSH passphrases, it's held in memory only and never saved to disk.

Deleting

Delete remote files or directories from the browser (with a confirmation). Deletes can run under sudo where needed, and every delete is recorded in the transfer history.

Transfer history

Every upload, download, and delete is written to a transfer history (an audit log), keeping the most recent records. Each entry captures:

• When it happened and which connection it was on (kept even if the connection is later deleted)
• The action (upload / download / delete)
• The remote and local paths
• The result (done / failed / cancelled) and any error

Open File Explorer → Transfer History to review or clear it. See Your data & settings for where it's stored.