I plan to add quite a bit here to make navigating this repo easier. let's start with the basics

REQUIRED PACKAGES for ssh_input_connect.py:

NOTE: See below - regarding my thoughts on python venvs

python3 -m venv virtual-env The first argument or the name of the Python version may vary but for most systems using Python 3, this command will do

To activate the venv: source ./virtual-env/bin/activate NOTE: In a Linux terminal, once the venv has been activated, you should see (virtual-env) to the left of your user name. Whenvever you see that, your venv is active - and whatever you install using pip will pertain to the venv created. That simple. To leave the venv simply type ' deactivate ' - without single quotes

pip install paramiko (This is critical and without it the basic ssh functionality of the script will not work.) pip install maskpass (This is a cool library that allows you to input a password for the ssh server targeted - and without the input echoing on the terminal.)

I would like to include a requirements text so that all of these packages run automatically - and that having been said, I am a firm believer in using Python virtual environments. Do not be so bold as to install these dependencies with pip without first setting up a venv. I have scripts that will install the venv for you but if you're new to Python it's as simple as: python -m venv virtual-env (or whatever you want to name your venv as the final argument)

Very bad things happen when Python coders are so audacious as to install dependencies without using a venv - and you can read all about dependency conflicts which will invariably arise as a result.

Soon enough, I will add instructions on how to convert your Python binaries into standalone executables using pyinstaller. In order for that to work, the required packages listed above must first be installed.