kaskpass is a software tool that replaces ssh-askpass in Kde. It provides users with an option to enter their passwords securely when accessing remote devices.
If you're looking for a reliable replacement for ssh-askpass for Kde, then kaskpass should definitely be on your radar. It offers a wide range of features, including the ability to utilize kwalletd for enhanced passphrase management. To learn more about ssh systems, ssh keys, ssh-agent, and ssh-askpass, be sure to consult the relevant ssh man pages.
Kaskpass is built using ruby, and relies on a number of external libraries, including ruby interpreter, libkorundum, and kwallet. By default, kaskpass is packaged to be installed in /usr/bin; however, it can easily be used from your home directory. The installation process is similar to that of ssh-askpass or ssh-askpass-gnome. One option is to copy kaskpass.desktop to your ~/.kde/Autostart, like so: cp /usr/share/doc/kaskpass/kaskpass.desktop ~/.kde/Autostart
It's worth noting that kaskpass is still in beta mode, so there are a few bugs that need to be ironed out. Additionally, we do not guarantee the security of kaskpass. We encourage users to report any bugs or improvements that they might find.
Here are a few items on our to-do list for kaskpass:
- Address current bugs and fix any issues related to security.
- Write a comprehensive manpage for kaskpass.
- Translate kaskpass into other languages for greater accessibility.
- Add a systray icon to block access to your ssh-agent.
- Merge previous behavior in kwalletd (as a plugin, for example).
- Create instructions for installations on other distributions besides debian.
In short, kaskpass is a high-quality software that comes with several useful features. While it has a few kinks that need to be worked out, it's a promising program that's sure to garner a lot of attention from the Kde community.
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