mcp-ssh-toolkit-py

Name: mcp-ssh-toolkit-py
Author: VitalyMalakanov

@VitalyMalakanov

Repository

About mcp-ssh-toolkit-py

mcp-ssh-toolkit-py is a powerful MCP server for secure SSH command execution via Model Context Protocol.

#mcp-ssh-toolkit #ssh-automation #secure-commands

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-ssh-toolkit-py": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "build",
        "-t",
        "mcp-ssh-toolkit-py",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is mcp-ssh-toolkit-py?

mcp-ssh-toolkit-py is a minimal Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for secure SSH automation, built with python-sdk and paramiko. It executes commands on remote servers via SSH and uploads/downloads files via SFTP, intended for DevOps automation, server management, and SSH integration in the MCP ecosystem.

How to use mcp-ssh-toolkit-py?

Install via Docker (build image and run) or pip (pip install git+https://github.com/VitalyMalakanov/mcp-ssh-toolkit-py.git and run python -m mcp_ssh_toolkit). Add to your MCP client configuration (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json) as a Docker command. Use the tool ssh_execute_command with parameters: host, username, password or privateKey, command, port (default 22), timeout (default 20). Authentication supports password, SSH keys (RSA), and SSH agent.

Key features of mcp-ssh-toolkit-py

Secure SSH command execution via MCP
SFTP file upload and download
Multiple authentication methods (password, SSH keys, SSH agent)
Full compatibility with Claude/Cline
Ready-to-use Docker image and pip package
Configurable connection parameters (timeouts, ports)

Use cases of mcp-ssh-toolkit-py

DevOps automation via LLMs
Server management through chat interface
Secure remote script execution
SSH integration in MCP ecosystem

FAQ from mcp-ssh-toolkit-py

How do I install mcp-ssh-toolkit-py?

Install via Docker (build and run the image) or pip (pip install git+https://github.com/VitalyMalakanov/mcp-ssh-toolkit-py.git and run python -m mcp_ssh_toolkit).

How do I integrate mcp-ssh-toolkit-py with an MCP client?

Add it to your MCP configuration file (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json) using the command "docker" with args ["run", "--rm", "-i", "mcp-ssh-toolkit-py"].