ssh-mcp

Overview

ssh-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server that provides a controlled gateway for SSH access. It enforces per-client authentication, applies command policies, and maintains audit logging so you can safely delegate SSH operations to AI assistants as callable tools rather than managing access manually.

The server runs locally via Docker using the image ghcr.io/gelse/ssh-mcp:0.2.2. It communicates over stdio with MCP clients and requires an API key for authentication. Version 0.2.2 is available under the MIT license, with source code at gelse/ssh-mcp on GitHub.

On mcp.site, ssh-mcp is listed in the Development category. It works with MCP clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and Zed. If you maintain ssh-mcp, you can claim this listing to verify ownership and keep the information current.

Installation

// claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh_mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/gelse/ssh-mcp:0.2.2"
      ]
    }
  }
}