PocketBook SSH

This CLI application allows you to transfer files to/from your e-reader using SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol).

Requirements

1. PocketBook device with KOReader installed. Installation instructions: https://github.com/koreader/koreader/wiki/Installation-on-PocketBook-devices.
2. Python version 3.11 or later.
3. uv (or install prompt-toolkit manually with pip).

Usage

1. Clone the project and go to its folder.
2. Install dependencies: uv sync
3. Run ./main.sh in a terminal:
   1. If you're running the application for the first time, start with generating SSH keys and config setup.
   2. Follow the user-friendly on-screen instructions.

Application features

• Generate SSH keys using ssh-keygen for secure file transfer.
• Set up config by entering the device's home path, SSH server IP, and port.
• Download or upload files using sftp.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and how to resolve them.

SSH server's IP address has been changed

1. Select Setup device config in the main menu and set the new IP address.
2. Replace the old IP address in the ~/.ssh/known_hosts file with the new one.