# Quick Start Guide - MCP SSH Manager
Get up and running in 5 minutes! 🚀
## 1️⃣ Clone & Install (1 minute)
```bash
git clone https://github.com/bvisible/mcp-ssh-manager.git
cd mcp-ssh-manager
npm install
cd cli && ./install.sh
```
## 2️⃣ Add Your First Server (2 minutes)
```bash
# Launch interactive menu
ssh-manager
```
Choose: `1) Server Management` → `1) Add New Server`
Enter:
- Name: `myserver`
- Host: `your.server.com`
- Username: `yourusername`
- Port: `22`
- Choose authentication method (SSH key recommended)
## 3️⃣ Install to Claude Code (1 minute)
```bash
claude mcp add ssh-manager node $(pwd)/src/index.js
```
## 4️⃣ Test It! (1 minute)
In Claude Code:
```bash
claude
```
Try these commands:
```
"List my SSH servers"
"Execute 'hostname' on myserver"
"Run 'ls -la' on myserver"
```
## 🎉 That's it!
You're now connected to your server through Claude Code!
## 📝 Common Commands
```bash
ssh-manager # Interactive menu
ssh-manager server list # List servers
ssh-manager ssh myserver # Quick SSH
ssh-manager server test # Test connections
ssh-manager sync push myserver ./app /var/www/ # Upload files
```
## 💡 Pro Tips
1. **Set environment variable** in `~/.bashrc` or `~/.zshrc`:
```bash
export SSH_MANAGER_ENV="/path/to/your/.env"
```
2. **Create shortcuts**:
```bash
alias ssm="ssh-manager"
alias ssm-list="ssh-manager server list"
```
Need help? Run `ssh-manager --help`
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