Emacs SSH Machines Management Tool

Overview

The Emacs SSH Machines Management Tool is designed to simplify the management of SSH connections directly within Emacs. This Emacs package allows users to efficiently manage a list of SSH machines, including adding, removing, listing, and connecting to them.

Features

• Add SSH Machines: Users can easily add new SSH machines, specifying their name, address, and optional notes for each entry.
• Remove SSH Machines: This feature allows for the removal of SSH machines from the list, keeping the configuration clean and up-to-date.
• List SSH Machines: Displays a neatly formatted list of all configured SSH machines in an Emacs buffer, providing a quick overview of available connections.
• Connect to SSH Machines: Enables users to connect to a selected SSH machine using the SSH protocol directly from Emacs, facilitating seamless remote work.
• Copy Files to remote: Users can easily copy files from their local machine to the remote machine.

Installation

To install the Emacs SSH Machines Management Tool, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the tool's repository to a local directory.

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/emacs-ssh-machines.git

2. Copy the init-ssh.el File: Copy the init-ssh.el file into your .emacs.d directory or another directory within your Emacs load path.

3. Load the Tool: Include the following line in your Emacs configuration file (.emacs or init.el):

   (require 'init-ssh)

Usage

Adding a New SSH Machine

Invoke M-x add-ssh-machine and input the machine's name, address, and notes as prompted to add a new SSH machine to your list.

Removing an SSH Machine

Execute M-x remove-ssh-machine and select the machine you wish to remove from the presented list.

Listing SSH Machines

To view all configured SSH machines, use M-x list-ssh-machines. This will display the machines in a new Emacs buffer.

Connecting to an SSH Machine

Use M-x ssh-connect and select the desired SSH machine to establish an SSH connection.

Copying a file to an SSH Machine

To copy a file from your local machine to the remote one, use M-x copy-file-to-ssh-machine. You will be prompted to select the file to copy, the target machin, and the remote destination path.

Configuration

The list of SSH machines is stored in the ssh-machines-list variable. This list is automatically updated as you add or remove machines through the Emacs commands provided by this tool.

Contributing

If you'd like to improve th9s tool, please fork the repository, create a feature branch for your changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the GPL-3.0 License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks,

• to the Emacs community for their invaluable resources and support, making tools like this possible.
• to the Reddit community that helped me refine and make this better.