Supports Git operations through the underlying SSH protocol, allowing for secure repository access and management via standard SSH authentication.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@MCP SSH Serverlist files in the /var/log directory on server 192.168.1.100"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
MCP SSH Server
A powerful SSH server implementation for Model Context Protocol (MCP). This server enables secure remote command execution and file operations through SSH protocol, supporting both password and key-based authentication.
Features
✨ Secure SSH connection management
🔑 Password and key-based authentication
💻 Remote command execution
📁 File operations (upload/download)
📊 Progress tracking for file transfers
🔐 Permission management
📂 Directory operations
🚀 Bulk file transfers
📝 Detailed logging
Related MCP server: SSH MCP Server
Installation
Install the package:
npm install mcp-sshAdd to your Claude desktop config (
claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"ssh": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["%APPDATA%/npm/node_modules/mcp-ssh/dist/server.js"],
"env": {
"SSH_PORT": "8889",
"SSH_LOG_LEVEL": "info"
}
}
}
}
Usage
Password Authentication
$body = @{
id = "test"
host = "example.com"
port = 22
username = "user"
password = "pass123"
} | ConvertTo-Json
Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "http://localhost:8889/connect" -Method Post -Body $body -ContentType "application/json"Key Authentication
$body = @{
id = "test"
host = "example.com"
port = 22
username = "user"
privateKey = Get-Content ~/.ssh/id_rsa | Out-String
passphrase = "optional-key-passphrase" # if your key is protected
} | ConvertTo-Json
Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "http://localhost:8889/connect" -Method Post -Body $body -ContentType "application/json"Execute Commands
$execBody = @{
id = "test"
command = "ls -la"
} | ConvertTo-Json
Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "http://localhost:8889/exec" -Method Post -Body $execBody -ContentType "application/json"File Operations
# Upload file
$uploadForm = @{
file = Get-Item -Path "localfile.txt"
remotePath = "/remote/path/file.txt"
}
Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "http://localhost:8889/upload/test" -Method Post -Form $uploadForm
# Download file
Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "http://localhost:8889/download/test?remotePath=/remote/path/file.txt" -Method Get -OutFile "downloaded.txt"Directory Operations
# List directory
Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "http://localhost:8889/ls/test?path=/remote/path" -Method Get
# Get connection status
Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "http://localhost:8889/status/test" -Method GetDevelopment
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/shaike1/mcp-server-ssh.git
cd mcp-server-sshInstall dependencies:
npm installBuild:
npm run buildStart server:
npm startEnvironment Variables
SSH_PORT: Server port (default: 8889)SSH_LOG_LEVEL: Logging level (default: info)
Contributing
Fork the repository
Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature)Open a Pull Request
License
MIT