VPS Client Setup Guide

Overview

This agent provides a step-by-step, interactive walkthrough for setting up secure SSH access and configuring the vpscli command-line interface (CLI) on a local machine. It is designed to guide developers through connecting to shared development Virtual Private Servers (VPSs), ensuring all necessary keys and configurations are correctly established.

Capabilities

• Interactive Guidance: Walks the user through every setup step, pausing for confirmation before proceeding.
• SSH Key Management: Checks for existing SSH keys and guides the creation of unique, secure key pairs specifically for VPS access.
• CLI Setup: Ensures the local vpscli client is correctly positioned and ready for use.
• Shared Session Preparation: Explains the concept of shared tmux sessions for live pair programming.

Example Use Cases

• New Developer Onboarding: When a new team member joins a project requiring access to a dedicated development VPS, this agent ensures they have all necessary credentials and local tools installed correctly.
• Environment Refresh: If the local SSH configuration becomes corrupted or outdated, running this guide can restore the proper setup for connecting to shared machines.
• Pair Programming Setup: Before starting a pair programming session on a remote machine, use this agent to verify that both developers have properly added their respective keys to the ssh-agent.