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SSH Config

Manage SSH hosts using the official HostnExtra SSH Config plugin.

SSH Config

The SSH Config plugin is the first official plugin for the HostnExtra ecosystem.

It simplifies SSH host management by providing commands to create, edit, organise, and connect to SSH hosts directly from the HostnExtra CLI.

Instead of manually editing ~/.ssh/config, you can manage hosts using simple commands.

Installation

Install the plugin.

hostnextra plugin add ssh-config

Verify the installation.

hostnextra plugin list

Features

  • Add SSH hosts
  • List configured hosts
  • Connect to servers
  • Edit host configurations
  • Remove hosts
  • Test SSH connectivity
  • Import existing SSH configuration
  • Export configurations
  • View connection history

Available Commands

CommandDescription
hostnextra ssh addAdd a new SSH host
hostnextra ssh listList configured hosts
hostnextra ssh connectConnect to a host
hostnextra ssh editEdit an existing host
hostnextra ssh removeRemove a host
hostnextra ssh testTest an SSH connection
hostnextra ssh importImport SSH configuration
hostnextra ssh exportExport SSH configuration
hostnextra ssh historyView connection history

Next Steps

Continue with the command reference to learn how each command works.

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Configuration

Configuration fields used by the SSH Config plugin.

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