railway ssh config generates OpenSSH client config blocks

Introduced 2026-05-19 · score 0.94

HOW TO USE IT

To configure an OpenSSH entry for a Railway service, run `railway ssh config --service <service>`; it adds or updates a Railway block in `~/.ssh/config`.

WHY THIS HELPS

Configure an OpenSSH client entry for a Railway service.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

• Version: v4.59.0
• --service <SERVICE>: Selects the service; the docs do not state whether this option is required for `config`.
• --project <PROJECT>: Selects the project; requiredness is not stated.
• --environment <ENVIRONMENT>: Selects the environment; requiredness is not stated.
• --path <PATH>: SSH config file to update; defaults to `~/.ssh/config`.
• --alias <ALIAS>: Host alias to use in the generated OpenSSH config block.
• --identity-file <PATH>: Emits an `IdentityFile` directive for this private key path.
• --dry-run: Prints the generated block without writing the SSH config file.
• Prerequisite: Authenticate with a Railway account before using the CLI (`railway login`).

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

• https://github.com/railwayapp/cli/releases/tag/v4.59.0
• https://docs.railway.com/cli/ssh
• https://docs.railway.com/cli

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

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