SSH session launcher?

CaptNemo · 2022-09-13 17:32:24

Can someone tell me how to create an SSH session launcher?

I would like to create a desktop launcher that will open a terminal and run "ssh -p22 user@url.com"

I've tried using xfce4-terminal with the "-H" and "-x" options but, they fail.

Jordi · 2022-09-13 19:34:35

Graphically, right click the desktop, select "Create Launcher". Then fill in your command "ssh -p22 user@url.com", give it a name, and select “Run in terminal”.

Or, you can create a text file ~/Desktop/my_launcher.desktop with the content:

[Desktop Entry]
Version=1.0
Type=Application
Name=MyLauncher
Exec=ssh -p22 user@url.com
Terminal=true

CaptNemo · 2022-09-13 19:45:00

So, lets add a twist.... Let's say I want to knock first-

ssh -p8888 url.com;ssh -p22 user@url.com

This fails...

Jordi · 2022-09-13 19:56:22

From .desktop files you can only execute one command. But you can execute bash with a script or with a string of commands with the -c option:

[Desktop Entry]
Version=1.0
Type=Application
Name=Test
Exec=bash -c "ssh -p8888 url.com; sleep 10; ssh -p22 user@url.com"
Terminal=true

Tune the sleep time as needed.

ToZ · 2022-09-15 00:58:47

Try this on the Exec line instead:

bash -c "ssh -p8888 url.com; sleep 10; ssh -p22 user@url.com; bash"

Might at least show any errors if they exist.

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SSH session launcher?

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