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
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
| resources | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ssh_connectC | Establish an SSH connection to a remote host |
| ssh_disconnectB | Close an SSH connection |
| ssh_list_sessionsA | List all active SSH sessions |
| ssh_executeC | Execute a command on a remote system via SSH |
| sftp_uploadB | Upload a file to remote system via SFTP |
| sftp_downloadB | Download a file from remote system via SFTP |
| sftp_listB | List contents of a remote directory |
| sftp_deleteB | Delete a file on remote system |
| ssh_keygenB | Generate a new SSH key pair |
| ssh_list_keysC | List available SSH keys |
| ssh_fingerprintC | Get fingerprint of an SSH key |
| ssh_port_forwardC | Create an SSH tunnel for port forwarding |
| ssh_close_forwardB | Close an SSH tunnel |
| ssh_get_configC | Get SSH configuration for a host |
| ssh_set_optionC | Set an SSH configuration option |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| AI Usage Guide | Comprehensive guide for AI assistants on how to use SSH MCP Server tools correctly |
| Quick Reference | Quick reference guide with common patterns and examples |
TDQS
Scored across 15 tools
Each tool targets a distinct resource/action: connection lifetime, session management, command execution, SFTP file operations, key management, port forwarding, and configuration. No two tools overlap in purpose, making selection unambiguous.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern, with 'ssh_' prefix for most operations and 'sftp_' for file transfers. The naming convention is predictable and clearly indicates the action and target.
15 tools cover a comprehensive SSH toolkit without bloat. Each tool earns its place, spanning connection, execution, file transfer, key management, tunneling, and configuration.
Core SSH workflows are well covered: connect/disconnect, execute, SFTP operations, key generation/listing/fingerprint, port forward setup/teardown, and config read/write. Minor gaps like listing active port forwards or deleting keys exist but do not break common workflows.