SSH MCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| NODE_NO_WARNINGS | No | Suppress Node.js warnings | 1 |
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_connectC | Connect to a remote server via SSH |
| ssh_execC | Execute a command on the remote server |
| ssh_upload_fileB | Upload a file to the remote server |
| ssh_download_fileC | Download a file from the remote server |
| ssh_list_filesB | List files in a directory on the remote server |
| ssh_disconnectB | Close an SSH connection |
| ubuntu_nginx_controlC | Control Nginx web server on Ubuntu |
| ubuntu_update_packagesC | Update system packages on Ubuntu |
| ubuntu_ssl_certificateC | Manage SSL certificates using Let's Encrypt on Ubuntu |
| ubuntu_website_deploymentC | Deploy website files and create backups on Ubuntu |
| ubuntu_ufw_firewallC | Manage Ubuntu Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW) |
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
The SSH tools (ssh_connect, ssh_disconnect, ssh_exec, ssh_list_files, ssh_upload_file, ssh_download_file) are clearly distinct and cover basic SSH operations well. However, the Ubuntu-specific tools (ubuntu_nginx_control, ubuntu_ssl_certificate, ubuntu_ufw_firewall, ubuntu_update_packages, ubuntu_website_deployment) overlap conceptually with the SSH tools since they also involve remote server management, creating some ambiguity about when to use which set. The descriptions help differentiate, but the boundary between general SSH operations and Ubuntu-specific administration is not perfectly clear.
The naming is mostly consistent with a verb_noun pattern (e.g., ssh_connect, ssh_exec, ubuntu_update_packages), which is predictable and readable. However, there is a minor deviation: 'ssh_download_file' and 'ssh_upload_file' use 'download' and 'upload' as verbs, while others like 'ssh_list_files' use 'list'—this is still consistent in style but slightly varies in verb choice. Overall, the naming follows a clear convention with only small inconsistencies.
With 11 tools, the count is reasonable for a server focused on SSH and Ubuntu server management. It covers a broad scope without being excessive. However, the split between general SSH tools (6 tools) and Ubuntu-specific tools (5 tools) might feel slightly fragmented, making it borderline heavy for a pure SSH server but still well-scoped for the combined purpose. It earns its place but could be optimized for clarity.
For SSH operations, the toolset is quite complete, covering connection management, file transfer, command execution, and directory listing—no major gaps. For Ubuntu server management, it includes key areas like web server control, SSL, firewall, updates, and deployment, which is comprehensive. A minor gap is the lack of tools for non-Ubuntu systems or more advanced SSH features (e.g., port forwarding), but agents can work around this with the existing tools for core workflows.