AutoServerInit

A modern tool for automated server initialization with SSH key management. Available both as a GUI and CLI tool.

Features

• User-Friendly GUI

  • Modern, intuitive user interface
  • Real-time status updates and progress bars
  • File browser for SSH keys and identity files
  • Clear grouping of settings

• Powerful CLI

  • Full command-line support
  • Automatable processes
  • Verbose mode for detailed output
  • Dry-run option for safe testing

• SSH Key Management

  • Automatic public key management
  • Secure storage in AppData directory
  • Duplicate prevention
  • Automatic permission setting

• Security Features

  • Password or key-based authentication
  • Secure default permissions
  • Encrypted connections
  • Timeout settings

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/AutoServerInit.git
cd AutoServerInit

2. Run the installer:

python installer.py

The installer:

• Creates the necessary directory structure
• Sets up the AppData directory
• Installs all dependencies
• Registers the serverinit command

Usage

GUI Mode

Start the graphical interface with:

serverinit

The GUI offers:

• Server connection settings
• Authentication options
• Additional configuration options
• Real-time status updates

CLI Mode

Basic usage:

serverinit -ip SERVER_IP -u USERNAME [-p PASSWORD | -i IDENTITY_FILE]

Important parameters:

• -ip: Target server IP address
• -u, --user: Username (default: root)
• -p: SSH password
• -i, --identity-file: Path to private key file
• --pubkeys: Path to public keys file
• -c, --command: Additional command to execute after initialization
• -v, --verbose: Detailed output
• --dry-run: Simulation without changes
• -t, --timeout: Connection timeout in seconds

Configuration

Public Keys

Public keys are stored by default in the following directory:

%APPDATA%\AutoServerInit\pubkeys

Public keys file format:

# One key per line
ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1... user@host
ssh-ed25519 AAAAC3... user@host

System Requirements

• Python 3.6 or higher
• Windows 10/11
• Internet connection for dependency installation

Dependencies

• paramiko >= 3.4.0 (SSH connections)
• PyQt6 >= 6.6.1 (GUI)

Development

The project uses a modular structure:

• main.py: Main entry point
• gui.py: GUI implementation
• ssh_client.py: SSH connection logic
• logger.py: Logging functionality
• arg_parser.py: Command-line arguments

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

1. Fork the project
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Support

For questions or issues:

1. Check the Issues
2. Create a new issue
3. Contact the developers

Changelog

Version 1.0.0

• Initial release with GUI and CLI
• AppData integration for public keys
• Modern, user-friendly interface
• Complete SSH key management
• Installer for easy setup