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Kisuke Kisuke

What Are Spaces?

New to SSH and remote connections? This guide explains everything in plain English.

What’s a Space?

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A “space” in Kisuke is a connection to a computer. This could be:

  • Your MacBook at home
  • Your Windows PC at the office
  • A web server hosting your website
  • A Raspberry Pi in your garage
  • A Linux development machine

Think of it like FaceTime for computers - except instead of video calling, you’re accessing the computer’s terminal and files.

Once connected, you can organize your work with projects - different folders on the same computer that you can switch between instantly.

Why Would I Want This?

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Imagine being able to:

  • Code from anywhere - Work on your desktop from your iPhone
  • Fix problems remotely - Server issue? Fix it from your phone
  • Access your files - Get that document you forgot at home
  • Learn programming - Practice coding on a real Linux server
  • Run long tasks - Start a download or backup and monitor from anywhere

How Does It Work?

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Kisuke uses something called SSH (Secure Shell) to connect. Think of SSH like a secure tunnel between your iPhone and another computer.

Here’s the simple version:

  1. The other computer runs an SSH server (like a phone waiting for calls)
  2. Kisuke connects using the computer’s address (like dialing a phone number)
  3. You log in with a username and password (proving it’s really you)
  4. You can now control that computer from your iPhone!

Key Concepts Explained

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SSH (Secure Shell)

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  • A way to securely connect to another computer
  • Like Remote Desktop, but for the command line
  • Used by millions of developers and IT professionals
  • Built into Mac and Linux, available for Windows

Terminal

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  • The text-based interface to control a computer
  • Where you type commands instead of clicking buttons
  • More powerful than graphical interfaces
  • What hackers use in movies (but for good!)

Host/Server

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  • The computer you’re connecting to
  • Could be any computer with SSH enabled
  • Doesn’t have to be a “server” - your laptop works too!

Authentication

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  • How you prove you’re allowed to connect
  • Username and password
  • Protected by Face ID/Touch ID in Kisuke

Common Scenarios

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”I want to code on my Mac from my iPhone”

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Perfect! You’ll:

  1. Enable SSH on your Mac (called “Remote Login”)
  2. Use Tailscale to connect from anywhere
  3. Edit files, run code, manage projects

”I have a website on a hosting provider”

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Great! You’ll:

  1. Get your server’s IP address from your provider
  2. Use the username/password they gave you
  3. Manage your website files and databases

”I want to learn Linux/programming”

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Excellent choice! You can:

  1. Get a cheap VPS (Virtual Private Server) for $5/month
  2. Or use a Raspberry Pi at home
  3. Practice commands and programming safely

Is It Secure?

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Yes! SSH is very secure:

  • Encrypted - All data is scrambled in transit
  • Authenticated - Only you can log in with your credentials
  • Trusted - Used by banks, governments, and tech companies
  • Private - Direct connection between devices

Do I Need to Know Commands?

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Not right away! Kisuke includes:

  • File browser - See and manage files visually
  • Claude AI - Ask for help with any command
  • Code editor - Edit files without terminal commands
  • Common shortcuts - Buttons for frequent tasks

You’ll learn commands naturally as you use Kisuke.

Getting Started Options

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Easiest: Connect to Your Own Computer

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Learning: Get a Practice Server

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  • Sign up for DigitalOcean ($200 free credit)
  • Or Linode ($100 free credit)
  • Create a basic server for $5/month
  • Perfect for learning and experiments

Advanced: Corporate/School Network

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  • Check with your IT department
  • You’ll need VPN access usually
  • See Advanced Setup

Common Questions

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”Is this like TeamViewer or Remote Desktop?”

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Similar idea, but SSH is:

  • Text-based (more efficient)
  • Works on slow connections
  • More powerful for development
  • Industry standard for servers

”Can I break something?”

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On your own computer/server:

  • Be careful with delete commands
  • Make backups of important files
  • Start with harmless commands like ls (list files)

“What if I get stuck?”

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  • Kisuke includes Claude AI for help
  • Type exit to disconnect safely
  • Force quit the app if needed
  • Your computer remains unaffected

Ready to Connect?

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Now that you understand the basics:

Quick Start Guide Choose your path and get connected 5-Minute Setup Connect to your computer with Tailscale

Learn More

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