# Ssh Keygen Helper

> Simplifies SSH key generation and management for developers. Automatically configures SSH keys for GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. Use when: ssh key, generate ssh, ssh setup, git authentication

- Skill: `antgroup/ssh-keygen-helper-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add antgroup/ssh-keygen-helper-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/antgroup/ssh-keygen-helper-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: antgroup (https://skillmd.com/u/antgroup)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/antgroup/ssh-keygen-helper-2

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# SSH KeyGen Helper v1.2.0

A developer-friendly tool for SSH key management and configuration.

## Architecture

```
ssh-keygen-helper/
├── SKILL.md
└── scripts/
    └── ssh_manager.py     # SSH management implementation
```

## Core Functions

### `analyze_ssh_config()`

The main function for SSH configuration analysis. This function:
- Scans ~/.ssh directory for all keys
- Reads SSH config files
- Analyzes key types and security
- Returns comprehensive analysis

**Example:**
```python
from scripts.ssh_manager import analyze_ssh_config

# Analyze SSH configuration
result = analyze_ssh_config()

# The function returns structured data like:
# {
#   "keys": ["id_rsa", "id_ed25519"],
#   "config": {...},
#   "security_score": 85
# }
```

### `generate_key(key_type, comment)`

Helper function for generating new keys:

```python
from scripts.ssh_manager import generate_key

success = generate_key(key_type="ed25519", comment="user@example.com")
```

### `check_authorized_keys()`

Helper function for checking authorized keys.

## Supported Operations

| Function | Description | Auto-handled |
|----------|-------------|--------------|
| `analyze_ssh_config()` | Reads SSH directory and config | ✅ Yes |
| `check_authorized_keys()` | Returns authorized_keys content | ✅ Yes |
| `generate_key(type, comment)` | Generates new SSH key | ✅ Yes |

## How It Works

1. **Directory Scan**: The skill scans ~/.ssh for all keys and configs
2. **Key Analysis**: Analyzes key types, permissions, and security
3. **Config Reading**: Reads and parses SSH config files

**You don't need to manually inspect SSH directories or parse config files** - `analyze_ssh_config()` does all of this for you automatically.

## Prerequisites

- Python 3.8+
- OpenSSH client installed (for ssh-keygen command)
- Read access to ~/.ssh directory
- Network access for cloud backup (optional)

## Full Example
```python
# Import the main analysis function
from scripts.ssh_manager import analyze_ssh_config

# Analyze SSH configuration - this single function does everything
result = analyze_ssh_config()

# Check results
if result:
    print("✅ SSH configuration analyzed:")
    print(f"  - Keys found: {len(result.get('keys', []))}")
    print(f"  - Security score: {result.get('security_score', 0)}")
else:
    print("❌ Failed to analyze SSH configuration")
```

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