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Install Command
npx -y mcp-ssh-server-toolClaude Desktop Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-ssh-server-tool": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-ssh-server-tool"
]
}
}
}mcp-ssh-server-tool is a community MCP server that connects AI assistants like Claude to mcp server for ssh connections and remote command execution. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. Adding it to your setup expands what Claude can do without any extra coding.
About mcp-ssh-server-tool
Overview
MCP Server for SSH connections and remote command execution
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Topics
mcp, ssh, server, mcp-server, remote-execution
Who Should Use mcp-ssh-server-tool?
- 1Extend Claude and other AI assistants with new capabilities
- 2Automate tasks that previously required manual steps
- 3Connect your existing tools to an AI workflow
- 4Reduce repetitive work by letting AI interact with your services
How to Install mcp-ssh-server-tool
Before you start
You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.
- 1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
- 2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
- 3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.
The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.
How mcp-ssh-server-tool Compares
✦It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.
✦It is distributed as an npm package, making version management and updates straightforward with a single `npm update` command.
Tags
sshserverremote-execution