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 | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ssh_connectB | Establish an SSH connection to a remote server. Returns a session ID for subsequent operations. |
| ssh_execA | Execute a command on a connected SSH server. Returns stdout, stderr, and exit code. |
| ssh_disconnectA | Close an SSH session and clean up resources |
| ssh_list_sessionsA | List all active SSH sessions |
| sftp_uploadC | Upload a local file to the remote server via SFTP |
| sftp_downloadB | Download a file from the remote server via SFTP |
| sftp_listB | List files and directories in a remote directory via SFTP |
| ssh_shell_startB | Start an interactive shell session. Returns a shell ID for sending commands and reading output. |
| ssh_shell_sendB | Send input to an interactive shell session |
| ssh_shell_readB | Read output from an interactive shell session |
| ssh_shell_closeB | Close an interactive shell session |
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 11 tools
Each tool targets a distinct operation: connection management, command execution, file transfer, or interactive shell. No two tools overlap in purpose.
All tool names follow a consistent prefix pattern (ssh_, sftp_, ssh_shell_) with snake_case and verb_noun structure, making them predictable.
11 tools is well-scoped for an SSH server covering connection, execution, file operations, and interactive shell. Each tool serves a clear purpose without bloat.
Covers core SSH workflows (connect, exec, disconnect) and SFTP operations. Lacks SSH-native file listing (only SFTP) and advanced features like port forwarding, but basic coverage is solid.