AidaIDE Documentation

The complete AidaIDE user guide — 25 chapters covering SSH devices and saved sessions, the SFTP file browser and in-place editor, the LCOT command library, fleet management and OTA updates, network and security tooling, databases, cameras, and the AI suite. Every chapter is published as its own page, and the whole guide is also readable in one scroll via the full guide reader.

New to AidaIDE? Start with Getting Started. Looking for a specific term? The keyword index maps every feature to its chapter. Prefer worked examples? See the tutorials.

All chapters

• AidaIDE User GuideOfficial AidaIDE user guide overview — how the chapters are organized, what the free SSH workspace covers, and where to go next.
• Keyword IndexAidaIDE keyword index — jump to the right chapter for SSH, SFTP, fleet, security scans, AI Hierarchy, Cloud Portal, and more.
• Getting StartedLaunch AidaIDE, unlock the vault, and learn the main window, menu bar, toolbar, and first-run wizards — Chapter 1 of the official user guide.
• SSH Devices and ConnectionsConnect SSH devices in AidaIDE — saved sessions, jump hosts, serial, key auth, and fleet-friendly connection workflows.
• File Browser and EditorEdit remote files over SFTP in AidaIDE — dual-pane browser, in-place editor, permissions, and sync without download-upload round-trips.
• LCOT PanelUse the LCOT panel in AidaIDE — one-click commands for Linux, Pi, and embedded targets beside your live SSH session.
• Fleet ManagementFleet management in AidaIDE — discover devices, group by tags, push OTA updates in waves, and watch live metrics.
• Network ToolsNetwork tools in AidaIDE — scans, ping, traceroute, and diagnostics from the same workspace as your SSH sessions.
• Security ToolsSecurity tools in AidaIDE — vulnerability checks, hardening helpers, and industrial/OT-friendly scan workflows.
• AI Assistant and SidebarAidaIDE AI assistant and sidebar — ask questions with session context, logs, and configs (Pro). Free forever SSH workspace stays included.
• AI Hierarchy BuilderAI Hierarchy Builder in AidaIDE Pro — wire multi-agent IC workflows on the visual canvas and run them against real devices.
• CamerasCameras in AidaIDE — view and manage remote camera feeds alongside SSH and fleet tools (Pro).
• DatabasesDatabase tools in AidaIDE — inspect and work with remote databases from the same IDE as your SSH sessions.
• Sysadmin ToolsSysadmin tools in AidaIDE — services, processes, logs, and day-to-day Linux admin helpers next to your terminal.
• Settings, Themes, PreferencesSettings, themes, and preferences in AidaIDE — appearance, vault, defaults, and workspace behavior.
• Shortcuts and Command PaletteAidaIDE shortcuts and command palette — keyboard map and quick actions for terminal, files, and fleet workflows.
• Plugins, Widgets, MarketplacePlugins, widgets, and marketplace in AidaIDE — extend the IDE with community and first-party add-ons.
• Workspaces and LayoutsWorkspaces and layouts in AidaIDE — save panel arrangements for lab, fleet, and field sessions.
• Updates, Licensing, SupportUpdates, licensing, and support for AidaIDE — free forever tier, Pro $19/mo, Teams Pro, activation, and where to get help.
• Troubleshooting & FAQAidaIDE troubleshooting and FAQ — fix SSH connection errors, vault issues, updates, and common device problems.
• GlossaryAidaIDE glossary — plain-language definitions for SSH, SFTP, fleet, LCOT, Hierarchy, and related IoT/embedded terms.
• Quick Reference (Cheat Sheet)AidaIDE quick reference cheat sheet — shortcuts, panels, and common commands in one page.
• Cloud Portal and Web AccessCloud Portal and web access for AidaIDE — browser entry points, remote sessions, and how portal fits the desktop IDE.
• Input Devices in the BrowserInput devices in the AidaIDE browser/Cloud Portal — keyboard, mouse, and touch considerations for remote sessions.
• OTA UpdatesOTA updates in AidaIDE — sign firmware, canary rollouts, aida-lite apply, signing keys, and fleet update history. Free forever Fleet Manager; Pro from $19/mo.