itter.sh offers a minimalist micro‑blogging service that is accessed exclusively via SSH, eliminating browsers, JavaScript, and algorithmic feeds. Users register with an SSH command and post 180‑character “eets” directly from their terminal, providing a noise‑free, text‑only social experience for developers and terminal enthusiasts.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Modern social platforms rely on web browsers, JavaScript, and algorithmic feeds that generate noise, privacy concerns, and constant distractions for users who prefer a simple, text‑only experience.
Solution
Itter offers a minimalist micro‑blogging service that is accessed exclusively via SSH. Users authenticate with an SSH key and post 180‑character messages, called “eets,” directly from their terminal. The platform eliminates browsers, JavaScript, and algorithmic timelines, providing a low‑noise, privacy‑focused environment where content is presented chronologically and interactions are limited to hashtags and mentions. By leveraging the existing SSH ecosystem, Itter delivers a secure, lightweight social experience that aligns with the preferences of terminal‑savvy users.
Target Audience
Primary users are developers, system administrators, and technical professionals who spend most of their time in a terminal and seek a privacy‑preserving, distraction‑free micro‑blogging platform.
Features
- Full interaction through standard SSH sessions; no web interface required
- Authentication using existing SSH public keys; no passwords or third‑party accounts
- Command‑line posting with `itter eet <text>` supporting up to 180 characters, hashtags, and @mentions
- Chronological feed without algorithmic ranking or endless scrolling
- Simple registration via `ssh register:USERNAME@app.itter.sh`
- Compatibility with any terminal emulator on Linux, macOS, or Windows (via WSL/SSH client)