SSH Tools MCP

SSH tools and utilities for MCP servers

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Overview

SSH Tools MCP is a set of SSH utilities designed for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, allowing users to connect to remote servers and execute commands easily.

To use SSH Tools MCP, install the required dependencies, run the server, and utilize the provided functions to connect to an SSH server, execute commands, and disconnect.

Connect to SSH servers effortlessly. - Execute remote commands like 'nvidia-smi'. - Disconnect from SSH sessions securely.

Managing remote servers through SSH.
Executing system commands on remote machines.
Automating server management tasks.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect SSH Tools MCP in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ssh-tools-mcp-lightfate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is required to use SSH Tools MCP?

You need Python and the required dependencies installed.

Can I use SSH Tools MCP with any server?

Yes, as long as the server allows SSH connections.

Is there a default username for SSH connections?

Yes, the default username is 'root'.

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