mcp-ssh-manager

Overview

MCP SSH Manager is a robust Model Context Protocol server that enables Claude Code and OpenAI Codex to manage multiple SSH connections with enterprise-grade functionality. It offers extensive capabilities including file transfers, command execution, database management, automated backups, and real-time health monitoring. The server features comprehensive security with support for various authentication methods, including SSH keys with passphrases, ssh-agent integration, and bastion/jump host support. With 37 tools organized into 6 groups (Core, Sessions, Monitoring, Backup, Database, Advanced), it provides a complete solution for remote server administration and DevOps automation tasks.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 7 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• ssh_execute

  Execute commands on remote servers with working directory support

  Try:Run 'df -h' on server web-01Try:Check service status with 'systemctl status nginx'
• ssh_upload

  Upload files from local system to remote servers

  Try:Upload package.tgz to /tmp on server web-01Try:Send config file to remote server
• ssh_download

  Download files from remote servers to local system

  Try:Download logs from server web-01Try:Get backup file from remote server
• ssh_sync

  Synchronize files between local and remote systems using rsync

  Try:Sync /data to remote serverTry:Mirror directory with rsync
• ssh_tail

  Monitor remote log files with real-time updates

  Try:Tail nginx error logs on server web-01Try:Follow system log remotely
• ssh_monitor

  Monitor server health metrics like CPU, RAM, and disk usage

  Try:Check server resource usageTry:Monitor CPU and memory metrics
• ssh_backup

  Create backups of databases and files on remote servers

  Try:Backup MySQL database to /backupsTry:Create full system archive
• ssh_restore

  Restore databases and files from backups on remote servers

  Try:Restore database from backup fileTry:Extract archive to restore files
• ssh_mysql_query

  Execute queries on remote MySQL databases

  Try:Get all users from MySQL databaseTry:Show tables in database
• ssh_postgres_query

  Execute queries on remote PostgreSQL databases

  Try:Get current connections to PostgreSQLTry:List all databases
• ssh_mongo_query

  Execute queries on remote MongoDB databases

  Try:Show all MongoDB collectionsTry:Query documents in database
• ssh_deploy

  Deploy files with permission handling and backup

  Try:Deploy web application to serverTry:Update configuration files

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Installation

npm install -g mcp-ssh-manager

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-manager": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-ssh-manager"]
    }
  }
}

[mcpServers.ssh-manager]
command = "npx"
args = ["mcp-ssh-manager"]

ssh-manager server add

FAQ

How do I enable only specific tools to reduce context usage?

Use the tool management CLI: `ssh-manager tools configure` for interactive setup, or `ssh-manager tools enable/disable <group>` to activate specific tool groups (Core, Sessions, Monitoring, Backup, Database, Advanced).

Is Windows SSH server support included?

Yes, the server supports Windows SSH hosts with the `platform=windows` configuration option. This ensures proper command execution and timeout handling for Windows environments.

How do I connect to servers behind a bastion host?

Use the `PROXYJUMP` configuration field when adding a server. The tool supports chained multi-hop connections and circular dependency detection.

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