SSH MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ssh_execC | Execute command over SSH using private key file path |
| add_credentialC | Add a new SSH credential with private key file path |
| list_credentialsB | List all stored SSH credentials |
| remove_credentialC | Remove a stored SSH credential |
| rsync_copyC | Copy files/directories between local and remote server via rsync |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: credential management (add, list, remove) is separate from remote operations (rsync, ssh_exec). The descriptions clearly differentiate between managing stored credentials and performing remote actions, eliminating any potential for misselection.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case: add_credential, list_credentials, remove_credential, rsync_copy, ssh_exec. The naming is predictable and readable throughout, with no deviations or mixed conventions.
With 5 tools, this server is well-scoped for SSH operations. Each tool earns its place by covering essential functions: credential management (3 tools) and remote execution/copy (2 tools). This count is appropriate for the domain without being too thin or heavy.
The tool surface covers core SSH workflows: credential lifecycle (add, list, remove) and remote operations (execute, copy). A minor gap exists in credential updates (e.g., update_credential), but agents can work around this by removing and re-adding. Overall, the set provides good coverage for the stated purpose.