https://github.com/drhdev/mac-ssh-keys-manager
The mac_ssh_keys_manager.sh script is a comprehensive tool designed to simplify the management of SSH keys on macOS systems. It provides a menu-driven interface to facilitate the generation, transfer, and backup of SSH keys, making it an essential utility for developers and system administrators who frequently interact with secure remote servers.
https://github.com/drhdev/mac-ssh-keys-manager
bash-script ed25519 macos rsa-4096 shell-script ssh ssh-certificates ssh-client ssh-config ssh-key ssh-manager ssh-manager-cli ssh-server ubuntu
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The mac_ssh_keys_manager.sh script is a comprehensive tool designed to simplify the management of SSH keys on macOS systems. It provides a menu-driven interface to facilitate the generation, transfer, and backup of SSH keys, making it an essential utility for developers and system administrators who frequently interact with secure remote servers.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/drhdev/mac-ssh-keys-manager
- Owner: drhdev
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2024-04-21T15:40:38.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-04-21T15:48:38.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-15T07:53:55.289Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: bash-script, ed25519, macos, rsa-4096, shell-script, ssh, ssh-certificates, ssh-client, ssh-config, ssh-key, ssh-manager, ssh-manager-cli, ssh-server, ubuntu
- Language: Shell
- Homepage:
- Size: 21.5 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# mac-ssh-keys-manager
## Overview
The `mac_ssh_keys_manager.sh` script is a comprehensive tool designed to simplify the management of SSH keys on macOS systems. It provides a menu-driven interface to facilitate the generation, transfer, and backup of SSH keys, making it an essential utility for developers and system administrators who frequently interact with secure remote servers.
## Features
- **Generate SSH Keys:** Offers the ability to create RSA 4096 or ED25519 keys, tailored to modern security standards.
- **Transfer SSH Keys:** Simplifies the process of securely transferring public keys to remote servers, ensuring ease of access without compromising security.
- **Backup SSH Keys:** Provides a reliable mechanism for backing up one or all of your SSH keys, safeguarding your access credentials.
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Ensure you have macOS with Bash.
- SSH and `zip` utilities must be installed.
### Installation
1. Clone the repository or download the `mac_ssh_keys_manager.sh` script directly.
2. Move the script to a directory of your choice, such as `~/scripts/`.
3. Give executable permissions:
```bash
chmod +x ~/scripts/mac_ssh_keys_manager.sh
```
### Running the Script
To start the script, navigate to the directory where it's stored and run:
```bash
./mac_ssh_keys_manager.sh
```
Follow the on-screen prompts to select the operation you wish to perform from the main menu.
## Detailed Usage Guide
### Generating an SSH Key
- Choose to generate a new key if none exist or if additional keys are needed.
- Select the type of key and optionally change the default filename.
### Transferring an SSH Key
- Select the public key file you wish to use for remote server authentication.
- Provide the remote server's IP address and username to establish a secure connection.
### Backing Up SSH Keys
- Choose to back up specific keys or all available keys.
- Backups are saved in a specified directory, ensuring they are readily available for recovery.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome. Please fork the repository, make changes, and submit a pull request with an explanation of your modifications or additions.
## License
This script is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for more details.