Convert SSH to IQY

Understanding SSH and IQY file formats

SSH is not a file format, but rather a network protocol used for secure remote access to computers. Files with the .ssh extension are typically configuration files or keys related to Secure Shell (SSH) connections, such as id_rsa (private key), id_rsa.pub (public key), or config files. These files are plain text and contain authentication or configuration data.

IQY stands for Internet Query and is a file format used by Microsoft Excel. An IQY file contains a web query, which allows Excel to import data from a web source. The file is also plain text and includes a URL and optional parameters for data retrieval.

Can you convert SSH files to IQY?

Since SSH files and IQY files serve entirely different purposes, there is no direct or meaningful way to convert an SSH key or configuration file into an IQY web query. However, if your SSH file contains a list of URLs, hosts, or other data you wish to import into Excel, you can manually extract this information and create an IQY file.

How to manually create an IQY file from SSH data

1. Open your SSH file (such as config or known_hosts) in a text editor.
2. Copy the relevant URLs or hostnames you want to use in Excel.
3. Open a new file in a text editor and enter the following format:
   

   WEB
   1
   URL;http://your-url-here.com

   Replace http://your-url-here.com with the actual URL or data source.
4. Save the file with a .iqy extension.
5. Open Excel, go to File → Open, and select your new IQY file to import the data.

Recommended software for editing and creating IQY files

• Notepad++ (Windows): Excellent for editing plain text files.
• Microsoft Excel: For opening and using IQY files.
• Visual Studio Code: Cross-platform text editor for advanced editing.

Summary

There is no automated converter for SSH to IQY due to their different purposes. However, you can manually extract relevant data from SSH files and create an IQY file using a text editor. Use Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code for editing, and Microsoft Excel to use the IQY file.