SGH (Server Git Helper)

Struggling with managing SSH aliases for multiple Git projects on the same server? SGH is here to simplify your life.

Usage Guide

SGH (Server Git Helper) is a utility script engineered to automate the cumbersome task of juggling multiple SSH keys across various Git repositories. This guide offers a step-by-step walkthrough for initial setup and subsequent usage.

Initial Setup

Option 1: Automated Setup (Recommended)

You can use curl or wget to download sgh.sh directly to your server's home directory. Here's how:

Using curl:

curl -o ~/sgh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RocketFry/server-git-helper/main/sgh.sh

Or using wget:

wget -O ~/sgh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RocketFry/server-git-helper/main/sgh.sh

Then, make the script executable:

chmod +x ~/sgh

Option 2: Manual Setup

If you prefer not to use curl or wget, you can manually copy the content as described in the original guide.

Usage Commands

Here are some example commands to help you get started:

To Create an SSH Profile

~/sgh create --alias [alias-name] --repo [repo-url]

Example:

~/sgh create --alias sgh-example --repo git@github.com:RocketFry/server-git-helper.git

To Display the Public Key for an Alias

~/sgh publickey --alias sgh-example

Note: After creating a new alias, you'll need to add its publickey as a deploy key within your GitHub or GitLab project settings.

To Clone a Repository

~/sgh clone --alias sgh-example --dir ./server-git-helper-example

To Pull a Repository

~/sgh pull --alias sgh-example --branch main --remote origin

Note: The --branch and --remote options are optional. If not specified, main will be used for the branch and origin for the remote.

To List All Aliases

~/sgh list

To Delete an SSH Profile

~/sgh delete --alias sgh-example

To Clean an SSH Profile Along with its Associated SSH Key

~/sgh clean --alias sgh-example

To Execute Raw Git Commands

~/sgh exec --alias [alias-name] [raw git commands]

Usage Examples:

To fetch updates for an alias named sgh-example:

~/sgh exec --alias sgh-example fetch

Important Notes:

• Power & Responsibility: The exec command is powerful and flexible. However, it comes with the responsibility of knowing what each Git command will do, as sgh exec does not have built-in safeguards against potentially destructive actions.

To Update the sgh Utility

To update, follow the same initial steps you used for installation. Typically, you can update sgh using curl, wget, or by manually copying the script again.

Example using curl:

curl -o ~/sgh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RocketFry/server-git-helper/main/sgh.sh

Example using wget:

wget -O ~/sgh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RocketFry/server-git-helper/main/sgh.sh

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And there you have it! You've now successfully set up SGH and can streamline your SSH key management across multiple Git repositories.