vault-conductor – Store and use SSH keys from Bitwarden Secret Manager

Summary: vault-conductor is an SSH agent that retrieves SSH keys directly from Bitwarden Secret Manager, eliminating the need to store keys on disk. It addresses common SSH forwarding and session issues by serving keys strictly from memory and centralizing key management.

What it does

It provides SSH keys stored in Bitwarden Secret Manager as an SSH agent, removing keys from local disk and preventing stale socket problems. Keys are served from memory with zero disk footprint and can be revoked centrally via Bitwarden.

Who it's for

Developers who switch between environments and need secure, centralized SSH key management without relying on local key files.

Why it matters

It prevents security risks from static key files and risky workarounds by enabling centralized revocation and eliminating stale SSH_AUTH_SOCK issues.