connect-ec2-ssh

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Securely connect to EC2 instances.

AuthorX-School-Academy
Version1.0.0
Installs0

System Documentation

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies and secures the process of connecting to EC2 instances by generating temporary SSH keys, pushing them via EC2 Instance Connect, and establishing a persistent tmux session, eliminating the need for pre-existing or long-lived SSH keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Temporary SSH Key Generation: Creates short-lived ed25519 keys for enhanced security.
  • EC2 Instance Connect Integration: Leverages AWS's secure, temporary key injection mechanism.
  • Automated SSH Configuration: Updates local SSH profiles for easy reconnection.
  • Persistent Tmux Sessions: Ensures your session remains active even if disconnected.
  • Use Case: Quickly and securely access a new EC2 instance for a time-bound task without the overhead of managing permanent SSH keys.

Quick Start

Connect to the EC2 instance with ID 'i-0123456789abcdef0' using the IP address '54.12.34.56' and the default 'ubuntu' user.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

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Name: connect-ec2-ssh
Download link: https://github.com/X-School-Academy/skill-pilot/archive/main.zip#connect-ec2-ssh

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