ssh agent
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This repository provides a GitHub Action that initializes and runs an ssh-agent in the GitHub Actions runner and loads a provided private SSH key into that agent. It is intended for use in CI workflows to enable SSH authentication for subsequent workflow steps, such as cloning private repositories, performing git operations, or connecting to remote servers. The action is designed to be included in a GitHub Actions workflow so that other steps can use the agent-backed SSH identity during the same job.
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An action that starts an ssh-agent process in the Actions runner and adds a private key supplied by the workflow. Integrates into GitHub Actions so the agent is available to subsequent steps within the same job. Simplifies CI by handling agent lifecycle and key loading without custom scripting. Designed for straightforward inclusion in workflow YAML to offload SSH setup to a single reusable step.
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Automates ssh-agent setup and key loading to remove repetitive setup from CI job scripts and reduce configuration errors. Enables secure use of SSH keys stored in GitHub Secrets to authenticate git operations, access private repositories, or connect to remote servers during a job. Centralizing SSH setup in one action makes downstream steps rely on the agent for authentication without exposing key material in logs.
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