Question 1

What is an SSH config file?

Accepted Answer

An SSH config file (commonly located at `~/.ssh/config`) allows you to define per-host configurations for your SSH client. You can set options like HostName, User, Port, IdentityFile, and various other connection parameters to simplify SSH connections.

Question 2

How do I use this viewer?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Open Local File" button to select an SSH config file (usually named `config` from your `.ssh` directory) from your device. Its content will be displayed as plain text.

Question 3

Is it safe to open my SSH config file here?

Accepted Answer

This tool processes files locally in your browser and does not upload them. However, SSH config files can contain sensitive information like hostnames or paths to identity files. Be cautious about where you open such files.

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