SSH Agent for Google Chrome™

SSH Agent for Google Chrome™

Provides an SSH Agent implementation for Chrome's Secure Shell extension

What is SSH Agent for Google Chrome™?
SSH Agent for Google Chrome™ is a functional and handy extension that provides an SSH agent implementation. It can easily integrate with the existing Secure Shell Chrome extension, serving as an excellent tool for users who need secure shell capability right within their Google Chrome™ browser environment. Visit the GitHub page for complete usage instructions.
Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.62 (13)
Version: 0.0.28 (Last updated: 2023-09-08)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 3.77M
URLs: Website
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Summary

This is a bare-bones SSH agent extension for Google Chrome™. It provides an SSH agent implementation that can be used with the Secure Shell Chrome extension.

See https://github.com/google/chrome-ssh-agent for usage instructions.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works as advertised
  • Useful in conjunction with Secure Shell extension
  • Provides web alternative to Putty and Pageant on Windows
  • Works well with RSA keys
  • Works well on Chromebook
Cons
  • Difficulty understanding how to use the plug-in
  • Can't work with Secure Shell extension
  • Doesn't support ed25519 keys
Most mentioned
  • Works well with Secure Shell app
  • Useful for SSH on Chromebook
  • Support for additional key types requested
Recent reviews
This SSH Agent extension works as advertised in conjunction with the Secure Shell extension. We use it regularly in my family. Very useful! Minor feature request: For each unencrypted key, have an option to load it automatically.
by Matthew Blecker Matthew Blecker, 2022-08-15

This is great. It does exactly what you want it to do.
by Erin Quinlan Erin Quinlan, 2022-01-30

Excellent Product. On Windows it's great to have a web alternative to Putty and Pageant.
by Howard Sherman Howard Sherman, 2020-10-23
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Safety
Risk impact

SSH Agent for Google Chrome™ is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

SSH Agent for Google Chrome™ is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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