I use dput-ng to upload packages to a custom reprepro managed repository. This repository uses a repository key protected by a password. I configured dput-ng to run the following post_upload_command: ssh -t reprepro@packages.lernstick.ch 'reprepro -V -V -b lernstick processincoming incoming' After processing the incoming directory this command asks for the archive key password to sign the new Release file. But because dput-ng buffers all terminal output the password prompt is not visible. But it's possible to blindly type the password and sign the file. After the command finishes, dput-ng shows the complete command output including the password prompts. dput-ng should not buffer the output and display the prompt immediately. Gaudenz