sshvpn_flutter 1.0.0

A Flutter plugin for managing SSH VPN connections

SSH Vpn Flutter Plugin (iOS Only)

A Flutter plugin for managing SSH VPN connections on iOS. This plugin provides methods to set up, connect, disconnect, and check the status of VPN connections using SSH.

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Features

• Setup VPN: Configure VPN with hostname, credentials, and protocol settings.
• Connect to VPN: Establish a VPN connection.
• Disconnect VPN: Terminate an active VPN session.
• Retrieve Connection Status: Get the last known status of the VPN connection.

Note: This plugin currently supports iOS only.

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Installation

Add the package to your pubspec.yaml:

dependencies:
  sshvpn_flutter: ^latest_version

Run the command:

flutter pub get

Import the package in your Dart code:

import 'package:sshvpn_flutter/sshvpn_flutter.dart';

iOS Setup

1. Add Capabillity

Add Network Extensions capabillity on Runner's Target and enable Packet Tunnel

2. Add New Target

Click + button on bottom left, Choose NETWORK EXTENSION. And set Language and Provider Type to Objective-C and Packet Tunnel as image below.

3. Add Capabillity to sshvpn_extension

Repeat the step 1 for new target you created on previous step (sshvpn_extension)

4. Add Framework Search Path

Select sshvpn_extension and add the following lines to your Build Setting > Framework Search Path:

$(SRCROOT)/.symlinks/plugins/sshvpn_flutter/ios/include

5. Copy Paste

Open sshvpn_extension > PacketTunnelProvider.m and copy paste this script PacketTunnelProvider.m

Usage

Setting up the VPN

To configure the VPN connection, use the setup method and pass an SSHServer instance with the required configuration:

import 'package:sshvpn_flutter/sshvpn_flutter.dart';

final sshVpnFlutterPlugin = SshvpnFlutter();

    SSHServer server = SSHServer(
      host: hostNameController.text,
      port: int.parse(
          sslPortController.text.isEmpty ? '443' : sslPortController.text),
      username: userNameController.text,
      password: passController.text,
      udpgw: udpgwController.text,
      udpgwPort: int.parse(
          udpgwPortController.text.isEmpty ? '7300' : udpgwPortController.text),
      iosConfiguration: SSHIOSConfiguration(
        enableMSCHAP2: true,
        enableCHAP: false,
        enablePAP: false,
        enableTLS: false,
      ),
    );
    await sshVpnFlutterPlugin.setup(server: server);

Connecting to VPN

To connect to the VPN:

await sshVpnFlutterPlugin.connect();

Disconnecting from VPN

To disconnect from the VPN:

await sshVpnFlutterPlugin.disconnect();

Checking Connection Status

To get the last known VPN connection status:

String status = await sshVpnFlutterPlugin.lastStatus() ?? 'disconnected'
print('Last VPN status: $status');

Limitations

• Platform: This plugin is only supported on iOS. Android support is not currently available.
• Dependencies: Ensure your iOS project is properly configured for VPN usage.

Contributions and Issues

Feel free to contribute to this project by submitting pull requests or reporting issues on the GitHub repository.

This addition emphasizes that the purpose of the plugin is to provide a secure means for web surfing using SSH VPN connections. Adjustments can be made based on your specific requirements.

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License

Copyright 2024 Navid Shokoufeh

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