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hf spaces ssh opens a Dev Mode SSH session

Introduced 2026-05-28 · score 0.98

HOW TO USE IT

For debugging or inspecting a Space, run `hf spaces ssh <owner>/<space>` to connect to its Dev Mode container; if Dev Mode is off, the CLI prompts to enable it. Use `--dry-run` to print the SSH command or `-i <path>` to forward a specific identity file.

hf spaces ssh <owner>/<space>
hf spaces ssh <owner>/<space> --dry-run
hf spaces ssh <owner>/<space> -i <identity-file-path>

WHY THIS HELPS

Debug or inspect a Space's Dev Mode container over SSH.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

  • Version: v1.17.0
  • SPACE_ID (required): Space ID, such as `<owner>/<space>`.
  • --dry-run: Print the SSH command instead of running it.
  • -i, --identity-file PATH: Identity file path forwarded to `ssh -i`.
  • --auto: Enable Dev Mode without prompting if it is not already enabled.
  • Prerequisite: Dev Mode must be running on the Space; the CLI prompts to enable it if disabled.
  • Prerequisite: Register your SSH public key in Hugging Face user settings before connecting.
  • The SSH session connects to a Space's Dev Mode container.
  • If Dev Mode is not enabled, the CLI prompts to enable it.
  • The SSH public key must be registered in HF user settings.

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON

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