KeySmith – SSH key management

KeySmith is a user-friendly graphical application for managing SSH keys.

It provides an intuitive interface for generating, managing, and deploying SSH keys without needing to use command-line tools. KeySmith follows security best practices and delegates all cryptographic operations to the system’s OpenSSH tools, ensuring your keys are handled safely and securely.

This is free and open source software.

Features include:

• SSH Key Generation:
  • Generate Ed25519, RSA, and ECDSA SSH keys.
  • Customizable filename, comment, and passphrase options.
  • Configurable RSA bit sizes (2048, 3072, 4096, 8192).
  • Secure key permissions (600) automatically applied.
• Key Management:
  • Automatic scanning of ~/.ssh directory.
  • Display key type, fingerprint, and metadata.
  • One-click public key copying to clipboard.
  • Generate ssh-copy-id commands for server deployment.
  • Secure key deletion with confirmation dialogs.
• Security & Passphrase Management:
  • Change key passphrases safely.
  • Never store or log passphrases.
  • Delegate all cryptographic operations to OpenSSH tools.
  • Secure file permission handling.
• Modern Interface:
  • GTK4 and Libadwaita design.
  • Follows GNOME Human Interface Guidelines.
  • Responsive and accessible interface.
  • System theme integration.
  • Toast notifications for user feedback.

Website: github.com/tobagin/keysmith
Support:
Developer: Thiago Fernandes
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

KeySmith is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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