A comprehensive CLI utility designed to organize, generate, and validate SSH host configurations for streamlined remote access.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install ssh-config-manager
2. Manual Installation
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~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
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What is SSH Config Manager?
SSH Config Manager is a robust tool built to simplify the maintenance of ~/.ssh/config files, making it a valuable addition to your Openclaw Skills library. It provides a structured interface for developers to manage remote server aliases, hostnames, and authentication parameters without manually editing text files.
By treating SSH configurations as manageable data objects, this tool allows for sophisticated organization through tagging and grouping. It is particularly useful for DevOps engineers and developers who navigate complex infrastructures and need a reliable way to ensure their connectivity settings are accurate, backed up, and functional.
SSH Config Manager Use Cases
- Cleaning up and organizing messy SSH configuration files with numerous entries.
- Verifying the status of remote servers via automated connection testing.
- Sharing standardized SSH configurations across development teams using YAML templates.
- Managing distinct sets of hosts for different projects or client environments.
- Validating SSH syntax to prevent configuration errors before they affect connectivity.
How SSH Config Manager Works
- The utility scans your local SSH configuration file to index all existing host entries.
- You can perform CRUD operations on hosts via CLI commands, which update the internal data structure.
- The tool can group or filter hosts based on custom tags or project categories.
- Before saving changes, the tool generates a timestamped backup of your current configuration.
- For connectivity checks, it initiates a standard SSH handshake to verify the host is reachable and responding correctly.
SSH Config Manager Setup
To use this tool within your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure Python 3 and a standard SSH client are installed. You can interact with the manager using the following commands:
# List all existing hosts in a clean table format
python3 scripts/main.py list
# Add a new host with specific parameters
python3 scripts/main.py add --host dev-box --hostname 192.168.1.50 --user developer
# Validate the integrity of your config file
python3 scripts/main.py validate --file ~/.ssh/config
SSH Config Manager Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages host metadata and translates it into standard SSH configuration syntax. It can also ingest structured data from templates.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Host | The connection alias used in the terminal |
| Hostname | The destination IP or FQDN |
| User | The remote login username |
| Port | The SSH port (default 22) |
| Tags | Custom labels for organizational filtering |
| IdentityFile | The path to the specific private key for the host |
SSH Config Manager Advanced Features
- Template-based generation allowing you to build full SSH configs from YAML or JSON source files.
- Bulk connection testing to verify an entire environment's reachability in one command.
- Tagging system that enables logical grouping of hosts by team, project, or cloud provider.
- Automatic backup and restore system that protects against configuration corruption.
- Integrated syntax validator to ensure all entries comply with standard SSH client requirements.
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