Emacs SSH Machines Management Tool

Overview

The Emacs SSH Machines Management Tool is designed to simplify the management of SSH connections directly within Emacs. This Emacs package allows users to efficiently manage a list of SSH machines, including adding, removing, listing, and connecting to them.

Features

• Add SSH Machines: Users can easily add new SSH machines, specifying their name, address, and optional notes for each entry.
• Remove SSH Machines: This feature allows for the removal of SSH machines from the list, keeping the configuration clean and up-to-date.
• List SSH Machines: Displays a neatly formatted list of all configured SSH machines in an Emacs buffer, providing a quick overview of available connections.
• Connect to SSH Machines: Enables users to connect to a selected SSH machine using the SSH protocol directly from Emacs, facilitating seamless remote work.
• Copy Files to remote: Users can easily copy files from their local machine to the remote machine.
• SSH Key Management: Manage your SSH keys directly from Emacs, including viewing, generating, and associating keys with specific servers.

Installation

To install the Emacs SSH Machines Management Tool, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the tool's repository to a local directory.

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/emacs-ssh-machines.git

2. Copy the init-ssh.el File: Copy the init-ssh.el file into your .emacs.d directory or another directory within your Emacs load path.

3. Load the Tool: Include the following line in your Emacs configuration file (.emacs or init.el):

   (require 'init-ssh)

Usage

Adding a New SSH Machine

Invoke M-x add-ssh-machine and input the machine's name, address, and notes as prompted to add a new SSH machine to your list.

Removing an SSH Machine

Execute M-x remove-ssh-machine and select the machine you wish to remove from the presented list.

Listing SSH Machines

To view all configured SSH machines, use M-x list-ssh-machines. This will display the machines in a new Emacs buffer.

Connecting to an SSH Machine

Use M-x ssh-connect and select the desired SSH machine to establish an SSH connection.

Copying a file to an SSH Machine

To copy a file from your local machine to the remote one, use M-x copy-file-to-ssh-machine. You will be prompted to select the file to copy, the target machin, and the remote destination path.

Managing SSH Keys

The SSH Machines Management Tool now includes comprehensive SSH key management features:

Viewing SSH Keys

Use M-x ssh-list-keys to display all your SSH keys in a buffer. This will show:

• The names of your key files
• Whether each key has a corresponding public key
• Associated comments (typically email addresses)

Generating SSH Keys

Execute M-x ssh-generate-key to create a new SSH key pair. You will be prompted for:

• Key type (RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA, or DSA)
• Key name (filename)
• Key comment (typically your email address)
• For RSA keys, you can specify the bit length (2048 or 4096)

Copying SSH Keys to Remote Servers

Use M-x ssh-copy-key to copy a public key to a remote server. This simplifies the process of setting up key-based authentication.

Associating Keys with Specific Servers

Execute M-x ssh-associate-key-with-machine to link a specific SSH key with a server in your machines list. When you connect to this server using M-x ssh-connect, the associated key will be used automatically.

Configuration

The list of SSH machines is stored in the ssh-machines-list variable. This list is automatically updated as you add or remove machines through the Emacs commands provided by this tool.

Contributing

If you'd like to improve th9s tool, please fork the repository, create a feature branch for your changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the GPL-3.0 License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks,

• to the Emacs community for their invaluable resources and support, making tools like this possible.
• to the Reddit community that helped me refine and make this better.