SSH MCP
SSH MCP
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SSH MCP
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides SSH access to remote servers, allowing AI tools like Claude Desktop or VS Code to securely connect to your VPS for website management.
Features
- SSH connection management with password or key-based authentication
- Remote command execution with timeout handling
- File upload and download via SFTP
- Directory listing
- Secure connection handling
- Compatible with Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or yarn
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux
Installation
-
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mcp-ssh-server.git cd mcp-ssh-server -
Install dependencies:
npm install -
Build the project:
npm run build -
Install globally (optional):
npm install -g .
Configuration
Claude Desktop Configuration
- Open Claude Desktop
- Go to Settings > Developer (or press Ctrl+Shift+D)
- Edit the MCP configuration
- Add the following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ssh-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-ssh-server/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"NODE_NO_WARNINGS": "1"
}
}
}
}
Important: Replace /path/to/mcp-ssh-server/build/index.js with the absolute path to your built index.js file.
VS Code Configuration (if using MCP extension)
Create or edit .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ssh-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-ssh-server/build/index.js"]
}
}
}
Available Tools
ssh_connect
Establish an SSH connection to a remote server.
Parameters:
host(required) - Hostname or IP addressusername(required) - SSH usernamepassword(optional) - SSH passwordprivateKeyPath(optional) - Path to private key filepassphrase(optional) - Passphrase for private keyport(optional) - SSH port (default: 22)connectionId(optional) - Unique identifier for this connection
Returns:
success- Boolean indicating successconnectionId- ID to use for subsequent commandsmessage- Connection status message
Example:
Connect to my server at example.com using username 'admin' and password authentication
ssh_exec
Execute a command on the remote server.
Parameters:
connectionId(required) - ID from ssh_connectcommand(required) - Command to executecwd(optional) - Working directorytimeout(optional) - Command timeout in milliseconds (default: 60000)
Returns:
code- Exit codesignal- Signal that terminated the process (if any)stdout- Standard outputstderr- Standard error
Example:
Run "ls -la /var/www/html" on the server
ssh_upload_file
Upload a file to the remote server.
Parameters:
connectionId(required) - ID from ssh_connectlocalPath(required) - Local file pathremotePath(required) - Remote destination path
Returns:
success- Boolean indicating successmessage- Upload status message
ssh_download_file
Download a file from the remote server.
Parameters:
connectionId(required) - ID from ssh_connectremotePath(required) - Remote file pathlocalPath(required) - Local destination path
Returns:
success- Boolean indicating successmessage- Download status message
ssh_list_files
List files in a directory on the remote server.
Parameters:
connectionId(required) - ID from ssh_connectremotePath(required) - Directory path to list
Returns:
files- Array of file objects with properties:filename- File nameisDirectory- Boolean indicating if it's a directorysize- File sizelastModified- Last modification time
ssh_disconnect
Close an SSH connection.
Parameters:
connectionId(required) - ID from ssh_connect
Returns:
success- Boolean indicating successmessage- Disconnection status message
Usage Examples with Claude
-
Connect to your server:
Please connect to my VPS at example.com using username 'admin' and my SSH key at ~/.ssh/id_rsa -
Check server status:
Run the command "systemctl status nginx" to check web server status -
Upload a website file:
Upload my local file ~/websites/index.html to /var/www/html/index.html on the server -
List website files:
Show me all files in the /var/www/html directory -
Download a backup:
Download the file /var/backups/website-backup.tar.gz to my local Downloads folder -
Disconnect when done:
Please disconnect from the SSH session
Planned Ubuntu Website Management Tools
The foundation is in place to add Ubuntu website management tools in src/ubuntu-website-tools.ts. Future enhancements will include:
- Web server control (Apache/Nginx)
- System package updates
- Website deployment with backup
- SSL certificate management (Let's Encrypt)
- Server performance monitoring
- Website backup functionality
- WordPress management
- Firewall (UFW) management
Security Notes
- Store SSH private keys securely
- Use key-based authentication when possible
- Limit SSH access to specific IP addresses
- Keep your server updated
- Use strong passwords or passphrases
- Consider setting up environment variables in a
.envfile for sensitive information
Troubleshooting
Server won't start
- Check that Node.js is installed:
node --version - Verify all dependencies are installed:
npm install - Rebuild the project:
npm run build
Connection issues
- Verify SSH server is running on the target
- Check firewall settings
- Confirm credentials are correct
- Test SSH connection manually first
Claude Desktop integration
- Ensure the path in configuration is absolute
- Restart Claude Desktop after configuration changes
- Check Developer Console for error messages
Development
To modify or extend the server:
- Edit source files in
src/ - Rebuild:
npm run build - Test your changes
- Restart Claude Desktop or VS Code to pick up changes
Running in Development Mode
For quick testing during development:
npm run dev
Contributing
Contributions for additional tools and features are welcome. Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues for enhancements and bug fixes.
License
MIT License
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