SSH keyboard for Android
Problem
Some useful terminal keys are missing on the android stock keyboard. For example, CTRL, UP arrow, etc. Some apps like connectbot let user to enter these keys by combining other keys or using buttons on the device. The problem happens when phone doesn't come with such buttons like trackball (e.g. HTC Wildfire S) and there is no way to enter those keys.
SSH for AnySoftKeyboard
SSH for AnySoftKeyboard is a handy virtual keyboard that includes special keys for using with SSH clients, terminal emulators etc. You can see below apps' screenshot.
Features
- Special keys: CTRL, arrows, tab
- Command suggestion and auto completion based on user mostly used commands
Usage
This is a keyboard layout for AnySoftKeyboard app. You need to install AnySoftKeyboard first and then install SSH for AnySoftKeyboard. Enable SSH keyboard layout in the AnySoftKeyboard settings. If command suggestion does not work, tap and hold on Enter key and use SSH as default dictionary for this keyboard (this doesn't effect settings for your other keyboards). You can add your own commands as you use the application and they will show up next time you start typing them.
Download
Get this app from Google Play. The source code is also available in GitHub.
Notes
- The command suggestion feature was tested only with VX Connectbot.
