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ssh-mcp-server MCP Server

@classfang

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Basic information

Category

Developer Tools

License

ISC

Transports

stdio

Author

classfang

About ssh-mcp-server MCP Server

基于 SSH 的 MCP 服务 🧙‍♀️。已被MCP官方收录 🎉。 SSH MCP Server 🧙‍♀️. It has been included in the community MCP repository 🎉.

ssh-mcp-server MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@fangjunjie/ssh-mcp-server",
        "--host",
        "192.168.1.1",
        "--port",
        "22",
        "--username",
        "root",
        "--password",
        "pwd123456"
      ]
    }
  }
}

ssh-mcp-server MCP Server tools

4

Execute command on connected server and get output result

Upload file to connected server

Download file from connected server

List all available SSH server configurations

Overview

What is 🔐 ssh-mcp-server?

🔐 ssh-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants and other MCP-compatible applications to execute remote SSH commands through a standardized interface. It acts as a secure bridge, allowing AI models to operate remote servers without directly exposing SSH credentials.

How to use 🔐 ssh-mcp-server?

It can be run directly via npx without global installation. Configuration is done in your MCP client's mcp.json file, passing arguments such as --host, --port, --username, and authentication method (--password, --privateKey, or --passphrase). Multiple connection profiles, command restrictions, transport modes, and MFA support are configured through additional CLI arguments or a JSON config file.

Key features of 🔐 ssh-mcp-server

  • Supports password and private key (with passphrase) authentication
  • Whitelist and blacklist patterns for command security control
  • Complies with MCP protocol for seamless AI integration
  • Dual transport modes: exec and shell for bastion/jump hosts
  • Bidirectional file transfer (upload and download)
  • Credentials managed locally, never exposed to AI models

Use cases of 🔐 ssh-mcp-server

  • AI assistant executing remote server commands (e.g., system inspection, log reading)
  • Securely managing servers through MCP clients with command restrictions
  • Connecting to bastion/jump hosts or devices that require an interactive shell
  • Multi-server management via a single MCP server configuration
  • Automated file transfers between local and remote machines

Frequently asked questions

1

What authentication methods are supported?

Password authentication, private key authentication, and private key with passphrase are supported. The server can also reuse entries from `~/.ssh/config`.

2

How can I restrict which commands can be executed?

Use `--whitelist` to allow only commands matching specified patterns, or `--blacklist` to block dangerous commands. Both accept comma-separated regular expressions.

3

What is the difference between `exec` and `shell` transport modes?

`exec` mode supports command execution, upload, and download. `shell` mode runs commands through a persistent shell session (useful for bastion hosts) but does not support file transfers (upload/download).

4

How do I handle MFA (multi-factor authentication) on the SSH server?

Enable `--try-keyboard` and set the environment variable `SSH_MCP_2FA_CODE` before connecting. The server will supply password and private key automatically, then prompt for the 2FA code.

5

What tools does this server provide?

It provides four tools: `execute-command` (run commands), `upload` (upload files), `download` (download files), and `list-servers` (list configured SSH connections).

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