Carbon - SSH Code Editor

A classic code editor for comfortably working on your SSH server on the go.

Carbon - SSH Code Editor: Code Anywhere

"Carbon - SSH Code Editor" is a versatile mobile application that connects to any SSH server, offering a robust code editor, file explorer, and terminal in one. With features like syntax highlighting for 180+ languages, an intuitive text editor, SFTP capabilities, and port-forwarding, it empowers users to manage their server files efficiently on the go. Note that while Carbon has reached a stable state, some functionality is still under development, functioning as a preview version.
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App stats

Version: 0.2.10 (Last updated: 2022-11-13)
Creation date: 2022-07-06
Permissions
Other: view network connections, full network access

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App summary

You can connect Carbon to any SSH server and instantly have a full-featured Code Editor, File Explorer, and Terminal available to comfortably interact with the files on your remote system.

Core Features:

📱 Text Editor
Robust mobile text editor with draggable cursor and subtle auto-formatting specifically for coding.

🎨 Syntax Highlighting
View your code files properly highlighted with support for 180+ languages.

🖥 Terminal Emulator
Control your server from the built-in terminal emulator with xterm-256color output. (some functionality is still being implemented)

📂 SFTP
Easily add, remove, move, and rename files with the click of a button.

➡️ Port-Forwarding
View applications like a web app running on your remote server using the built in local port forwarding.

Disclaimer: Carbon has recently reached a stable state. However, the app is still in preview which means some functionality may still be fragile.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Fantastic and super useful app
  • Works well and is simple, but powerful
  • Awesome UI with a nice terminal
  • No ads or data collection
Cons
  • Issues with settings not opening or being functional
  • Problems accessing files outside the home directory
  • Bugs with cache retaining old data
  • Lack of features such as running bash scripts and special keys
Most mentioned
  • Issues with settings and customizations
  • Accessing files and directories
  • Cache problems
  • Need for additional terminal functionalities and keys
User reviews
This is a fantastic and super useful app!
by Goran Josic, 2024-10-27

Works like a charm! Even in 2024!
by Alejandro Rodriguez, 2024-06-30

none of the settings change, especially I can't change settings for the text editor, it's noce though
by Kelvin Mutisya, 2024-02-28
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