SSH Key & Host Security Auditor

10/31/2026 02:01DevToolsSecurityTerminal

A TUI that untangles scattered SSH keys, permissions and host configs

Problem: People who constantly jump between VPSes, Raspberry Pis and home NAS boxes accumulate messy keys and configs: they don't know if permissions are right or which keys are strong. A developer already built Keyward for exactly this headache, showing it's a recurring, high-frequency pain.
Solution: Scan ~/.ssh and common paths to show key type, length, expiry and permission risks; produce an actionable security checklist, detect stale host entries in config, and fix permissions in one click. TUI-first but readable for non-experts.
Users: Indie developers managing multiple servers, ops hobbyists, and self-hosted NAS users
MVP: Scan and list keys plus config; permission and strength risk scoring; host reachability checks; one-click permission fixes; exportable audit report
Revenue: Open-source base plus paid Pro (fleet mode, report export, scheduled reminders), or $9-19 one-time
Why now: The self-hosting wave makes multi-machine management routine while built-in SSH tooling has stagnated for decades; a local TUI is a week's work to a usable version