SSH with Javascript without GUI

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What I want to make is a Operating System based on Ubuntu which will use the web

I want to make the items clickable. If you click on an app-icon, the application will open. I tried to use WebSockets, but they are'nt that easy to use.

I tried PHP, with exec(), popen(), system() and I tried ssh2 functions. Doesn't work or too slow.

I can't use a GUI like shellinabox, because I only want to connect to localhost and run some commands like 'firefox' or 'sensible-browser' or like 'gedit'. That's why I want help.

I googled the whole day and found nothing. I'm searching for a simple solution. Just a connection and just some commands. No extra GUI, just that simple things!

Thanks, Amanush.

-------------------------------------------[SECOND QUESTION (EDIT)]------------

I made my own protocol and it's working well!

One last question. My html:

<html>
<body>
<a href="cloudje:firefox">Open firefox</a>
</body>
</html>

My .desktop file:

[Desktop Entry]
Encoding=UTF-8
Version=1.0
Type=Application
Terminal=false
Exec=/usr/bin/cloudjerun -c gedit
Name[en_US]=Gedit
Comment[en_US]=Small, easy-to-use program to access iTunesU media
Name=TunesViewer
Comment=Small, easy-to-use program to access iTunesU media
Icon=/usr/share/icons/hicolor/scalable/apps/tunesview.svg
Categories=Application;Network;
MimeType=x-scheme-handler/cloudje;
Comment[en_US.utf8]=Small, easy-to-use program to access iTunesU media

Tutorial: http://jarrpa.net/2011/10/28/creating-custom-url-handlers-in-ubuntu-11-04-11-10-gnome-3-0/

Ok, it's always executing gedit. The reason is the line Exec=/usr/bin/cloudjerun -c gedit.

That's cool, but I want to run firefox as well, with 'cloudje:firefox' in the HTML-file. How can I replace -'-c gedit' with '-c firefox', '-c skype' or '-c sensible-browser', automaticly?

What exactly are you trying to do... 1. Make a UI for Ubuntu that runs in a browser (like ChromeOS) and launches programs on the local machine? 2. Make a UI that runs programs on a remote machine? — Michael Coxon
– Michael Coxon, Commented May 4, 2013 at 11:55
Making a browserbased OS, like JoliOS. You click on an item, it will launch with WebSockets. The point is, I'm not using JoliOS and WebSockets aren't that nice. It's not important if I am using gnome or unity. I care about making SSH connections with Javascript and running commands on the same computer using a SSH-server. I will use Chromium. — Stephan Meijer
– Stephan Meijer, Commented May 4, 2013 at 11:57
@all this not a web question. Note that Ubuntu uses javascript for the desktop as well — hek2mgl
– hek2mgl, Commented May 4, 2013 at 11:58
This is a web question. Because I am using HTML, CSS, JS and that kind of things ;) — Stephan Meijer
– Stephan Meijer, Commented May 4, 2013 at 11:59

Michael Coxon · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-04 12:11:54Z

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I suggest you register a custom protocol handler for your OS on the machine.

ie.: mysweetos://launchapp/chromium

you can find info about this with a quick google of "registering a custom protocol handler linux"

You would have to write some software/script on the linux machine to receive this request and execute the required application.

edited May 4, 2013 at 12:11

answered May 4, 2013 at 12:06

Michael Coxon

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Stephan Meijer Over a year ago

I really appreciate your help, I want to serve it from an external website, but the idea is great! Maybe is a Chrome addon a good idea?

Michael Coxon Over a year ago

If you want to serve it from an external website, the only option is the protocol handler. It is the same way that Steam launches games. I have edited my answer to reflect this.

Stephan Meijer Over a year ago

Never thought about Steam. They are almost doing the same thing. Now Googling 'protocol handler'.

Stephan Meijer Over a year ago

I've got another question, you can all read it below my first one :)

NoBugs · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-11 01:18:23Z

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This looks very similar, and could be a significant part of what you are trying to accomplish. Technical details here, looks like it requires GTK3.2+

answered May 11, 2013 at 1:18

NoBugs

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