MCP SSH Server

What is MCP SSH Server?

MCP SSH Server is a secure SSH server implementation for the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables remote command execution and file operations over SSH, supporting both password and key-based authentication for secure connections.

How to use MCP SSH Server?

Install via npm (npm install mcp-ssh), then configure in Claude desktop config with environment variables SSH_PORT and SSH_LOG_LEVEL. Start the server and use its REST API endpoints (/connect, /exec, /upload, /download, /ls, /status) to manage SSH sessions and perform operations.

Key features of MCP SSH Server

• Secure SSH connection management
• Password and key-based authentication
• Remote command execution
• File upload and download operations
• Progress tracking for file transfers
• Permission and directory management

Use cases of MCP SSH Server

• Remotely execute commands on multiple servers
• Securely upload and download files to remote machines
• Manage file directories and permissions over SSH
• Automate bulk file transfers between local and remote systems

FAQ from MCP SSH Server

What authentication methods are supported?

Both password and key-based authentication are supported, with optional passphrase for protected keys.

What environment variables are required?

SSH_PORT (default 8889) and SSH_LOG_LEVEL (default info) control server port and logging detail.

Where does data live?

All data is transmitted over SSH connections; no persistent storage on the server is described.

Does the server support file transfer progress?

Yes, progress tracking for file transfers is a listed feature.

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