sshnet / sshnet/SSH.NET

Provide host key property

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Description

Current implementation requires the caller to bind to HostKeyReceived event before establishing a connection. This makes any scenario, where key/fingerprint is checked after connection, very cumbersome.
I propose to add a host key property to the BaseClient to enable such scenarios.

I can provide the implementation if desired.

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Research direction

Start with BaseClient and the HostKeyReceived event path to understand when the host key becomes available and how connection establishment currently exposes it. Done means callers can inspect a host key property after connection without binding the event first; determine the required API behavior and validation from the existing connection flow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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