Ssh Configuration
This skill automates SSH server configuration, streamlining setup and ensuring consistent security settings for your servers.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add ssh-configuration npx -- -y @trustedskills/ssh-configuration
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ssh-configuration": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ssh-configuration"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to generate and modify SSH configuration files. It can create configurations for connecting to remote servers, manage key forwarding, and configure various SSH options. The agent can also help troubleshoot existing SSH configurations by identifying potential issues or suggesting improvements.
When to use it
- Automating the setup of new development environments with secure SSH access.
- Generating SSH configuration files for jump hosts or bastion servers.
- Troubleshooting connection problems and optimizing existing SSH setups.
- Creating scripts that automatically configure SSH keys for multiple users.
Key capabilities
- Generate basic SSH configurations
- Manage key forwarding settings
- Configure various SSH options
Example prompts
- "Create an SSH configuration file to connect to
[email protected]." - "Add a line to my SSH config to forward agent forwarding for user
deploy." - “Generate an ssh config that uses the identity file located at
/home/user/.ssh/my_key”
Tips & gotchas
The skill assumes basic familiarity with SSH configuration syntax. Incorrect configurations can lead to connection issues, so always review generated files before deploying them.
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