Create a local SOCKS proxy over SSH for flexible client traffic routing.
npx skills add https://github.com/theslashdojo/dojo --skill dynamic-forward
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: dynamic-forward Source: https://github.com/theslashdojo/dojo/tree/main/nodes/ssh/tunnel/dynamic-forward Command: npx skills add https://github.com/theslashdojo/dojo --skill dynamic-forward
Provide flexible, ad-hoc access to multiple remote destinations through a single SSH path without predeclaring individual local forwards, enabling SOCKS-aware clients to route traffic through a bastion or jump host.
Run the open-dynamic-forward script with SSH_HOST set to your bastion and SSH_LOCAL_PORT set to the desired local port.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
A local SOCKS proxy via SSH is created using the ssh -D command, enabling flexible routing of client traffic through a bastion. This allows SOCKS-aware clients to access multiple remote destinations without predeclaring individual local forwards.
Dynamic SSH tunneling is needed when you require ad-hoc access to multiple remote destinations through a single SSH path. Unlike static port forwarding, it lets SOCKS-aware clients like browsers or debuggers choose arbitrary remote targets at runtime without predeclared local forwards.
Yes, an SSH SOCKS proxy works with browsers, debuggers, and package managers that need temporary egress or internal service access. These SOCKS-aware clients route traffic through the bastion dynamically, choosing arbitrary destinations at runtime.
You configure the local bind address and listening port for an SSH dynamic forward using environment variables like SSH_HOST and SSH_LOCAL_PORT. Running the open-dynamic-forward script with these variables applies your custom settings to the SSH connection.
Yes, this SSH tunneling approach supports optional backgrounding and integration with tunnel orchestration scripts. Environment variables configure the background process, allowing the dynamic SOCKS proxy to run persistently alongside other automated network tasks.
Routing client traffic through a bastion using a SOCKS proxy over SSH provides secure, flexible access to internal services. It satisfies requirements for an SSH client supporting -D, allowing temporary testing and egress without exposing multiple individual local forwards.
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