CocoaPods keeps asking for id_rsa passphrase after OS update

Question

I recently updated my computer to macOS 10.12.2. Since the update, whenever it tries to read my id_rsa, it asks for my file's passphrase. This happens when connecting to my remote machines via SSH, but also when installing or updating my CocoaPods, which is where I first noticed this behaviour. It works after putting in my passphrase, but I'd rather have it remember it.

Any idea where I can change it back or what might have happened?

Thanks!

Answer 1

It seems there is some change in behaviour or bug introduced with the latest macOS update. I was able to resolve this by creating the file ~/.ssh/config with contents:

Host *
   AddKeysToAgent yes
   UseKeychain yes
   IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_rsa

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