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setting-up-hetzner

Configure Hetzner hcloud context with direnv token loading and SSH-key verification.

4|Updated Jan 15, 2026
Search Tags:#devops#infrastructure#hetzner#server-setup#hcloud#token-management
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Skill: setting-up-hetzner
Source: https://github.com/johnnymo87/workstation/tree/main/.claude/skills/setting-up-hetzner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/johnnymo87/workstation --skill setting-up-hetzner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a guided, repeatable process to configure Hetzner cloud access for a new development workstation, eliminating manual setup and token misconfigurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided onboarding for setting up the Hetzner hcloud CLI context.
  • Seamless direnv integration to load HCLOUD_TOKEN and keep environments isolated.
  • Verified setup workflow including token retrieval prompts and SSH-key readiness.
  • Use Case: A new developer can bootstrap their workstation in minutes, enabling immediate cloud operations and server management.

Quick Start

Step 1: Install prerequisites (hcloud, direnv, nix) if not already installed. Step 2: Create hcloud context

  • Run: hcloud context create workstation
  • Enter your API token when prompted
  • Get token from: https://console.hetzner.cloud → Project → Access → API Tokens → Generate (Read & Write) Step 3: Allow direnv
  • Navigate to your project directory
  • Run: direnv allow This loads HCLOUD_TOKEN from your hcloud CLI context. Step 4: Verify setup
  • Run: echo $HCLOUD_TOKEN | head -c 10
  • Run: hcloud server list Step 5: SSH Key Setup
  • Run: hcloud ssh-key list
  • If 'devbox' key is missing: hcloud ssh-key create --name devbox --public-key-from-file ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub

Frequently Asked Questions about setting-up-hetzner

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up Hetzner cloud access on my development workstation?▼

Set up Hetzner cloud access by installing hcloud CLI and direnv, creating an hcloud context with your API token, then running direnv allow to load HCLOUD_TOKEN automatically. Verify with hcloud server list and configure SSH keys for server management.

What's the fastest way to configure hcloud CLI with token management?▼

Create an hcloud context using hcloud context create workstation, provide your Read & Write API token from the Hetzner console, then use direnv to automatically load HCLOUD_TOKEN in your project directory—eliminating manual token configuration.

Do I need direnv to use Hetzner hcloud CLI?▼

While hcloud CLI works without direnv, direnv integration isolates HCLOUD_TOKEN in your project environment and automates token loading, reducing manual setup and token misconfigurations during onboarding.

How do I verify my Hetzner setup is working before deploying servers?▼

Verify your setup by echoing the HCLOUD_TOKEN variable, running hcloud server list to confirm API access, and checking hcloud ssh-key list to ensure your SSH key is configured for server provisioning.

What if my Hetzner SSH key isn't ready for server management?▼

If your SSH key is missing, generate one with hcloud ssh-key create --name devbox --public-key-from-file ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub to register your public key and enable passwordless server access.

Can I automate Hetzner workstation setup for new developers?▼

Yes—this skill provides a repeatable onboarding process combining hcloud context creation, direnv token loading, and SSH-key setup verification, enabling new developers to bootstrap cloud access in minutes.

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