SSH MCP

What it does

SSH MCP is a local server that grants AI assistants the ability to manage remote SSH infrastructure. It enables the organization of hosts into groups and the simultaneous execution of commands across multiple machines, significantly streamlining server administration.

Tools

• add_host: Add a new Linux or Windows host with automatic OS detection.
• remove_host: Delete a host from the configuration by group and name.
• get_groups: List all defined SSH host groups.
• get_hosts: List hosts, with optional group filtering.
• get_os_info: Retrieve cached operating system details for hosts.
• perform_command: Execute a shell command on one or more hosts; long-running tasks are automatically backgrounded.
• get_command_status: Track the progress and results of backgrounded commands.
• list_commands: View all active and completed background operations.
• cancel_command: Terminate a running background process.

Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh": {
      "command": "/path/to/ssh-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop