What is Key Switch?
Key Switch is a simple macOS toolbar app to manage your SSH keys with ease. Effortlessly switch between multiple SSH identities for development, deployment, and more.
Problem
Users manually manage SSH keys, requiring frequent terminal commands and configuration edits. Manually managing SSH keys leads to time-consuming context switching, potential security misconfigurations, and errors when handling multiple identities.
Solution
macOS toolbar app enabling one-click SSH key management. Manage SSH keys via a toolbar app to activate/deactivate identities (e.g., work vs. personal keys, staging vs. production environments) without terminal commands.
Customers
macOS-based developers and DevOps engineers working with multiple servers, repositories, or cloud environments who require frequent SSH key changes.
Unique Features
System-tray integration for instant access, simplified key activation with toggles, and automatic SSH agent configuration without manual file edits.
User Comments
Saves time in key switching workflow
Eliminates terminal-based key management
Lightweight and unobtrusive design
Essential for multi-environment developers
Reduces configuration errors
Traction
Launched May 2024, 290+ ProductHunt upvotes (as of analysis), listed under "Developer Tools" on ProductHunt with 40+ comments praising macOS integration
Market Size
The global DevOps market, where SSH key management is critical, reached $10.4 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), with macOS accounting for 18% of developer machines (Stack Overflow 2023 Survey).
