SSH Skill
0This skill provides capabilities for establishing and managing SSH connections to remote machines. Ideal for developers and system administrators needing to connect and operate on remote servers.
000Updated 2mo ago
Networking
Quick InstallView Source
$ npx skills add https://github.com/openhands/skills --skill sshOverview
About This Skill
The SSH Skill provides capabilities for establishing and managing SSH connections to remote machines. It enables developers and system administrators to connect to and operate on remote servers programmatically. This skill is essential for automation workflows that require secure shell access, remote command execution, and server management tasks. By integrating SSH functionality into your AI agent, you can automate remote operations, streamline deployment processes, and manage infrastructure without manual intervention.
How to Use
Install using the command: `$ npx skills add https://github.com/openhands/skills --skill ssh`
Use Cases
Establish SSH connections using password or key-based authentication
Generate and manage SSH key pairs
Transfer files between local and remote machines
Execute commands on remote machines
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Setup & Installation
Quick Install
Terminal
$ npx skills add https://github.com/openhands/skills --skill sshAlternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/openhands/skillsRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
Prompt Template
Generate an SSH command to connect to [SERVER_IP] as user [USERNAME] using key-based authentication. Use port [SSH_PORT] if provided, otherwise default to 22. Include a verbose flag for debugging. Example: 'ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa -p 2222 -v [USERNAME]@[SERVER_IP]'.
Example Output
```bash ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa -p 22 -v [email protected] ``` **Output:** ``` OpenSSH_8.9p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu0.4, OpenSSL 3.0.2 15 Mar 2022 debug1: Reading configuration data /etc/ssh/ssh_config debug1: /etc/ssh/ssh_config line 19: include /etc/ssh/ssh_config.d/*.conf matched no files debug1: Connecting to 192.168.1.100 [192.168.1.100] port 22. debug1: Connection established. debug1: identity file /home/user/.ssh/id_rsa type -1 debug1: identity file /home/user/.ssh/id_rsa-cert type -1 debug1: Local version string SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.9p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu0.4 ... [email protected]'s password: ```
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