iTerm2 Companion Plugin vs Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
iTerm2 Companion Plugin
6.0Pairs iTerm2 with the iTerm2 Companion iPhone app
Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI
8.0Plugin for AWS CLI to start and end sessions that connect to managed instances
| Metric | iTerm2 Companion Plugin | Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 18 | 11.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 69 | 34.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 69 | 101.9K |
| Version | 1.0 | 1.2.835.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | — |
| GitHub Forks | — | — |
| Open Issues | — | — |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | — |
| First Seen | Jul 8, 2026 | Nov 12, 2019 |
Reviews
iTerm2 Companion Plugin
The iTerm2 Companion Plugin seamlessly integrates iTerm2 with an iPhone app, allowing users to control and monitor their terminal sessions on the go. It's ideal for developers and power users who need terminal access across devices.
Enables communication between iTerm2 and an iPhone app for terminal session control and monitoring.
Pros
- + Integration with popular iTerm2 tool.
- + Enhances productivity for remote work.
- + Seamless mobile terminal access.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - Early stage may have bugs.
Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI
The Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI is a crucial tool for AWS users, enabling secure and efficient session management on managed instances. It is particularly beneficial for system administrators and developers working with AWS EC2 instances.
Enables secure session management with AWS CLI for connecting to managed instances.
Pros
- + Essential for AWS system administrators and developers.
- + Reliable and maintained by AWS, ensuring regular updates.
- + Cross-platform support for various operating systems.
Cons
- - Manual updates required as it does not auto-update.
- - Command-line interface only, no graphical user interface.