trust

Trust is a command line tool in computer systems designed to establish or manipulate trust relationships. It is primarily used in Unix-based systems to manage the trust relationships in the context of Secure Shell (SSH) connections.

Trust helps manage the public keys associated with SSH connections, specifically the known_hosts file. The known_hosts file contains the public keys of remote hosts, and Trust allows users to add, remove, or view these keys from the command line.

By using Trust, users can easily establish trust relationships with remote hosts, ensuring secure and authenticated connections. It simplifies the process of managing and verifying the authenticity of SSH hosts.

Trust offers options to import known_hosts files from other systems or sources, merge files, verify the integrity of known_hosts files, and perform other trust-related operations.

This command line tool primarily targets system administrators and users who frequently work with SSH connections.

It promotes secure communication by simplifying the management of trust relationships and enhancing the user's ability to verify the identity of remote hosts. Trust is commonly used in conjunction with other SSH tools and software.

Trust is an essential tool for maintaining the security and integrity of SSH connections, facilitating secure remote access and authentication across computer networks.