On 21 July 2011 10:06, Jason Hsu <jhsu802...@jasonhsu.com> wrote:
> I have a script that uses "git clone" multiple times to download all of the 
> repositories I need for my project Swift Linux. (Each major task has its own 
> repository.)  The code is at 
> https://github.com/swiftlinux/1-build/blob/master/get_reps_diet.sh .
>
> However, I'm asked for my password EVERY TIME the script tries to download a 
> repository. Is there a way to save my password (temporarily) so that I don't 
> have to enter it 20 times?  All I need here is a way to download multiple 
> repositories while only entering my password ONCE.  Is that too much to ask?
>
> I tried the suggestions at http://help.github.com/ssh-key-passphrases/ , but 
> the only thing that worked was entering "ssh-keygen -p" and eliminating the 
> password.

As indicated on the site you mention, use ssh-agent. It works like a charm.


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