SCP Transfer Script

A user-friendly Python script for managing SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) file transfers between local and remote systems. This script provides an interactive menu interface for configuring connection settings and transferring files/directories securely.

Features

• Interactive menu-driven interface
• Persistent configuration storage
• Support for both single file and directory transfers
• Custom SSH port configuration
• Cross-platform compatibility
• Clear terminal interface
• Ability to cancel operations with 'back' command

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• SSH access to the remote system
• SCP installed on both local and remote systems

Installation

1. Clone this repository or download the script: git clone https://github.com/nplachkov/scp-python-script.git && cd scp-python-script

2. Make the script executable: chmod +x scp_transfer.py

3. Install required Python packages: pip3 install pathlib

Usage

1. Run the script: python3 scp_transfer.py

2. First-time setup:

   • Select option 1 to configure settings
   • Enter remote IP address
   • Enter remote username
   • Enter SSH port (default: 22)

3. Available options:

   • Configure Settings: Set up connection details
   • Send File/Directory: Transfer files to remote system
   • Receive File/Directory: Download files from remote system
   • Show Current Settings: View configured settings
   • Exit: Close the application

Navigation

• Use number keys (1-5) to select menu options
• Type 'back' during file/directory operations to return to the main menu
• Press Enter after messages to continue

Configuration

The script stores configuration in scp_config.json in the same directory. This includes:

• Remote IP address
• Remote username
• SSH port

Examples

Sending a File

1. Select option 2 (Send File/Directory)
2. Enter local file path (e.g., /path/to/local/file.txt)
3. Enter remote destination path (e.g., /path/to/remote/file.txt)
4. Choose whether it's a directory (y/N)

Receiving a File

1. Select option 3 (Receive File/Directory)
2. Enter remote file path (e.g., /path/to/remote/file.txt)
3. Enter local destination path (e.g., /path/to/local/file.txt)
4. Choose whether it's a directory (y/N)

Error Handling

The script includes comprehensive error handling for:

• Invalid inputs
• Connection failures
• File access issues
• Configuration errors

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues, fork the repository, and create pull requests for any improvements.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Built using Python's subprocess module for secure file transfers
• Utilizes SCP protocol for encrypted file transfers
• Inspired by the need for a user-friendly SCP interface