github-keygen ☆
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Description:
Bootstrap GitHub SSH configuration
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ssh github automation security developer-tools
Install: brew install github-keygen
About:
github-keygen is a command-line utility that automates the setup of SSH keys for GitHub. It streamlines the process of generating keys, adding them to the ssh-agent, and uploading public keys to your GitHub account via the API. This tool eliminates manual configuration steps, ensuring a secure and consistent setup across machines.
Key Features:
  • Automates SSH key generation and GitHub upload
  • Supports multiple GitHub accounts
  • Securely handles API authentication
  • Idempotent and safe to run multiple times
Use Cases:
  • Setting up a new development machine for GitHub access
  • Managing SSH keys for multiple GitHub identities (personal/work)
  • Automating developer environment provisioning scripts
Alternatives:
  • Manual SSH Setup – Manual setup requires multiple commands and browser interactions; github-keygen automates the entire workflow.
  • GitHub CLI (gh) – gh is a full-featured CLI; github-keygen is a focused tool specifically for SSH key bootstrapping.
Version History
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Aug 1, 2024 4:07pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d888780d
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