oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/sush

ssh-agent based permslip authentication

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Rust
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Description

We should use the same SSH keys to authenticate with permslip as are used to authenticate with the sush server.

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Research direction

Start by locating the authentication entry points for the sush server and permslip, then trace how SSH keys are currently selected and validated. Define the shared-key behavior and verify that the same SSH credentials authenticate to both services without weakening existing checks.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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