sshtunnel

sshtunnel is a Python library for creating SSH tunnels to remote servers. It is designed for cases where a service is blocked by a firewall but SSH access to an intermediate server is available. The library opens SSH port-forwarding connections in the background, allowing local applications to reach remote or private services through a secure channel. It supports local and remote bind addresses, password authentication, private keys, and configuration through Python code. sshtunnel is especially useful for developers, administrators, and automation scripts that need controlled access to databases, internal dashboards, or protected network services. Its value comes from making SSH forwarding easier to manage inside Python workflows without relying only on manual command-line SSH syntax.