Provides containerized deployment options for the MCP server with support for demo environments and production deployments
Supports deployment on Google Cloud Run platform for managed cloud hosting of the MCP server
Enables Kubernetes deployment and management through Helm charts for scalable container orchestration
Provides native deployment support for Kubernetes clusters with ingress, service discovery, and scaling capabilities
Enables secure remote access and management of Linux/Unix servers through SSH execution, file transfer, and system operations
Allows monitoring and management of NGINX services through secure SSH commands and log file access
Provides comprehensive observability and monitoring with distributed tracing, metrics collection, and performance monitoring
Enables OpenVPN connection management, monitoring, and configuration through secure policy-driven operations
Integrates with Prometheus for metrics collection, monitoring, and alerting of remote access operations and system health
Provides secure secret management and credential resolution through HashiCorp Vault integration for zero-trust authentication
Enables WireGuard VPN interface creation, management, peer configuration, and connection monitoring with policy enforcement
OpenAccess MCP - The Ultimate MCP Server for SSH, SFTP, Rsync, VPN & Remote Access
The most comprehensive MCP server for secure remote access operations - SSH execution, SFTP file transfer, rsync synchronization, SSH tunneling, VPN management, and RDP brokering with enterprise-grade security, policy enforcement, and audit logging.
🔍 What is OpenAccess MCP?
OpenAccess MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides secure, policy-driven access to remote systems through SSH, SFTP, rsync, tunneling, VPNs, and RDP. It's designed for AI assistants, automation tools, and DevOps teams who need secure remote access with full audit trails.
Key Search Terms & Use Cases:
- MCP for SSH - Secure SSH execution through MCP protocol
- MCP for SFTP - File transfer operations via MCP
- MCP for Rsync - Synchronization with policy enforcement
- MCP for VPN - WireGuard and OpenVPN management
- MCP for Tunneling - SSH port forwarding and tunneling
- MCP for RDP - Remote desktop brokering
- MCP Server for Remote Access - Complete remote access solution
- Secure MCP Server - Policy-driven access control
- Audit-Ready MCP - Compliance and security logging
🚀 Core Features & MCP Tools
🔐 SSH Operations (MCP Tool: ssh.exec
)
- Secure command execution with policy allowlists
- RBAC enforcement and session timeboxing
- Command validation and sudo control
- Real-time output streaming with timeout management
📁 File Transfer (MCP Tool: sftp.transfer
)
- Secure file upload/download with checksum verification
- Directory synchronization and recursive operations
- Permission preservation and ownership management
- Bandwidth throttling and progress monitoring
🔄 Synchronization (MCP Tool: rsync.sync
)
- Dry-run protection for destructive operations
- Change ticket requirements for risky operations
- Bandwidth limiting and exclude patterns
- Incremental sync with conflict resolution
🌐 Tunneling (MCP Tool: tunnel.create/close
)
- Local port forwarding for service access
- Remote port forwarding for reverse connections
- Dynamic SOCKS proxy for flexible routing
- TTL enforcement and automatic cleanup
🔒 VPN Management (MCP Tool: vpn.wireguard/openvpn
)
- WireGuard interface creation and management
- OpenVPN connection handling and monitoring
- Peer management and key rotation
- Connection status and health checks
🖥️ RDP Brokering (MCP Tool: rdp.launch
)
- Secure RDP connection brokering
- Connection URL generation with signatures
- TTL management and access control
- Audit logging for all connections
🏗️ Architecture & MCP Integration
🎯 Why Choose OpenAccess MCP?
🔍 For AI Assistants & LLMs:
- ChatGPT Integration - Perfect for AI-powered remote operations
- Claude Integration - Secure remote access through Claude
- Custom AI Tools - Build AI assistants with remote capabilities
- Natural Language - Convert natural language to secure operations
🛡️ For Security Teams:
- Zero Trust Architecture - No direct credential exposure
- Policy Enforcement - RBAC and command allowlists
- Audit Compliance - SOC2, ISO27001, and regulatory requirements
- Threat Detection - Anomaly detection and alerting
⚡ For DevOps & SRE:
- Infrastructure Automation - Secure CI/CD pipeline integration
- Incident Response - Quick access during outages
- Configuration Management - Policy-driven change control
- Monitoring Integration - OpenTelemetry and observability
🏢 For Enterprises:
- Compliance Ready - Audit trails and policy enforcement
- Scalable Architecture - Multi-tenant and distributed deployment
- Integration Friendly - REST APIs and webhook support
- Professional Support - Enterprise-grade reliability
🚀 Quick Start - Get Running in 5 Minutes
Prerequisites
- Python 3.12+ (Latest Python for best performance)
- Docker (for demo environment)
- SSH access to target systems
Installation
Local Development Setup
Start the MCP server
openaccess-mcp start --profiles ./examples/profiles
In another terminal, verify audit logs
openaccess-audit verify ./audit.jsonl
📖 Comprehensive Documentation
- Concepts Guide - Understanding profiles, policies, and MCP tools
- Quickstart Guide - Get up and running in minutes
- Security Model - Threat model and security guarantees
- Policy Cookbook - Common policy patterns and examples
- API Reference - Complete MCP tool schemas and examples
- Integration Guide - ChatGPT, Claude, and custom AI integration
🛠️ Real-World Usage Examples
Test Your Installation First
Profile Configuration for Production
SSH Command Execution via MCP
Secure File Transfer via MCP
Safe Synchronization with MCP
SSH Tunneling via MCP
🔒 Enterprise Security Features
🔐 Zero Trust Architecture
- No credential exposure - Secrets resolved server-side only
- Policy-based access - Every operation validated against rules
- Session isolation - No shared state between operations
- Audit integrity - Hash-chained logs with cryptographic signatures
🛡️ Advanced Policy Enforcement
- Role-based access control (RBAC) - Granular permission management
- Command allowlists - Regex-based command validation
- Change ticket requirements - Approval workflow for risky operations
- Time-based restrictions - Session timeboxing and TTL enforcement
📊 Compliance & Audit
- SOC2 Ready - Comprehensive audit trails and controls
- ISO27001 Compatible - Information security management
- GDPR Compliant - Data protection and privacy controls
- Regulatory Ready - HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and more
🧪 Testing & Quality Assurance
📦 Deployment Options
Docker Deployment
Kubernetes Deployment
Cloud Deployment
🤝 Contributing & Community
Development Setup
Community & Support
- 💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- 🐛 Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
- 🔒 Security Issues: security@openaccess-mcp.dev
- 📖 Documentation: docs/ (comprehensive guides)
- 📋 Code of Conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
- 🎯 Roadmap: ROADMAP.md (development plans)
📄 License & Legal
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.
🆘 Support & Help
Getting Help
- Security Issues: Report to security@openaccess-mcp.dev
- Bug Reports: Use GitHub Issues
- Discussions: Join our GitHub Discussions
- Documentation: Comprehensive guides in docs/
Professional Support
- Enterprise Support: Available for enterprise deployments
- Training & Consulting: Custom implementation and training
- Security Audits: Third-party security assessments
- Compliance Help: SOC2, ISO27001, and regulatory guidance
🗺️ Development Roadmap
✅ Completed (v1.0)
- Core MCP Tools - SSH, SFTP, rsync, tunneling
- Policy Engine - RBAC, allowlists, change tickets
- Audit System - Hash-chained logs, Ed25519 signatures
- OpenTelemetry - Comprehensive observability
- Security Model - Zero trust, policy enforcement
🚧 In Progress (v1.1)
- VPN Management - WireGuard and OpenVPN integration
- RDP Brokering - Secure remote desktop access
- Web UI - Audit browsing and policy testing
- Performance Optimization - High-throughput operations
🔮 Planned (v2.0+)
- Fleet Operations - Multi-target execution with concurrency
- Plugin System - Custom protocol providers
- Advanced Analytics - ML-powered anomaly detection
- Multi-Cloud Support - AWS, GCP, Azure integration
🚫 What We Don't Do - Clear Expectations
To set clear expectations and avoid confusion:
- ❌ Full Interactive Shells: We provide command execution, not unrestricted shell access
- ❌ GUI Streaming: No VNC/RDP streaming — we broker connections only
- ❌ Raw Credential Exposure: Secrets are resolved server-side and never exposed to clients
- ❌ Bypass Security Controls: All operations must pass policy enforcement
- ❌ Root Access: We enforce least-privilege principles
- ❌ Persistent Sessions: All sessions are timeboxed and audited
🌟 Star History & Community Growth
📊 Project Statistics
🎯 Ready to Get Started?
OpenAccess MCP is the most comprehensive and secure MCP server for remote access operations. Whether you're building AI assistants, automating infrastructure, or securing enterprise access, we've got you covered.
Quick Links:
- 🚀 Quick Start - Get running in 5 minutes
- 📖 Documentation - Comprehensive guides and examples
- 🛠️ Examples - Ready-to-use configurations
- 🤝 Contributing - Join our community
- 🔒 Security - Security policy and reporting
OpenAccess MCP - Secure remote access, policy-driven, audit-ready, MCP-powered.
Built with ❤️ for the AI and DevOps communities
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Enables secure remote access operations through SSH, SFTP, rsync, VPN, and tunneling with enterprise-grade policy enforcement and audit logging. Provides AI assistants with secure, policy-driven access to remote systems while maintaining comprehensive audit trails and zero-trust security.
- 🔍 What is OpenAccess MCP?
- 🚀 Core Features & MCP Tools
- 🏗️ Architecture & MCP Integration
- 🎯 Why Choose OpenAccess MCP?
- 🚀 Quick Start - Get Running in 5 Minutes
- Start the MCP server
- In another terminal, verify audit logs
- 📖 Comprehensive Documentation
- 🛠️ Real-World Usage Examples
- 🔒 Enterprise Security Features
- 🧪 Testing & Quality Assurance
- 📦 Deployment Options
- 🤝 Contributing & Community
- 📄 License & Legal
- 🆘 Support & Help
- 🗺️ Development Roadmap
- 🚫 What We Don't Do - Clear Expectations
- 🌟 Star History & Community Growth
- 📊 Project Statistics
- 🎯 Ready to Get Started?
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