Question 1

How to add descriptions to SSH hosts in Zsh?

Accepted Answer

Add a #_Desc comment after the Host directive in your ~/.ssh/config file, like 'Host Development-Host #_Desc For Development'. zsh-ssh reads this and displays the description during completion.

Question 2

zsh-ssh vs oh-my-zsh ssh plugin, which is better?

Accepted Answer

zsh-ssh focuses on enhanced completion with descriptions and fzf integration, while oh-my-zsh's ssh plugin offers basic aliases and completion. Choose zsh-ssh if you need fuzzy search and descriptive labels; oh-my-zsh's plugin is lighter but less feature-rich.

Question 3

Does zsh-ssh work with SSH aliases?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it reads standard SSH config files, so aliases defined with Host directives should work. However, it may not support shell aliases or dynamic aliases outside the config file.

Question 4

How to install zsh-ssh without a plugin manager?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository manually, e.g., to ~/.zsh/zsh-ssh, and source zsh-ssh.zsh in your .zshrc, as described in the Manual Installation section of the README.

Question 5

zsh-ssh not showing hosts, how to fix?

Accepted Answer

Ensure fzf is installed, your SSH config file is correctly formatted with Host entries, and the plugin is properly sourced in your .zshrc. Check for syntax errors or try restarting your terminal session.

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