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.

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:

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:

./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 file for more details.