mcp-ssh-toolkit-py
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mcp-ssh-toolkit-py is a powerful MCP server for secure SSH command execution via Model Context Protocol.
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- Author
- VitalyMalakanov
- GitHub stars
- 4
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- Secure SSH command execution via MCP
- SFTP file upload and download
- Multiple authentication methods (password, SSH keys, SSH agent)
- Full compatibility with Claude/Cline
- Ready-to-use Docker image and pip package
- Configurable connection parameters (timeouts, ports)
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
mcp-ssh-toolkit-pyCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install via Docker (build image and run) or pip (pip install git+https://github.com/VitalyMalakanov/mcp-ssh-toolkit-py.git and run python -m mcp_ssh_toolkit). Add to your MCP client configuration (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json) as a Docker command. Use the tool ssh_execute_command with parameters: host, username, password or privateKey, command, port (default 22), timeout (default 20). Authentication supports password, SSH keys (RSA), and SSH agent.
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Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-ssh-toolkit-py": {
"mcp-ssh-toolkit-py": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"build",
"-t",
"mcp-ssh-toolkit-py",
"."
]
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"mcp-ssh-toolkit-py": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"build",
"-t",
"mcp-ssh-toolkit-py",
"."
]
}
}mcp-ssh-toolkit-py
A minimal Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for secure SSH automation, built with python-sdk and paramiko.
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Table of Contents
- Overview
- Features
- Installation
- Quickstart
- Usage
- Development
- License
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Overview 🚀
mcp-ssh-toolkit-py is a powerful MCP server for secure SSH command execution via Model Context Protocol.
🔹 Key Features:
- Execute arbitrary commands on remote servers via SSH
- Upload/download files via SFTP
- Integration with Claude/Cline and other MCP clients
- Supports password and SSH key authentication
- Configurable connection parameters (timeouts, ports)
🔹 Use Cases:
- DevOps automation via LLMs
- Server management through chat interface
- Secure remote script execution
- SSH integration in MCP ecosystem
Example usage:
```python
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