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Linux MCP daemon (mcpd)

MCP server · by nucleusv

Developer Tools SSE v0.5.1

AI agent access to Linux servers without SSH: scoped tools, per-call isolation, root only if granted

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

SSEhttps://{host}:9091/sse

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linux-mcp-daemon": {
      "url": "https://{host}:9091/sse"
    }
  }
}

About this server

Linux MCP daemon (mcpd) is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as SSE and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Linux MCP daemon (mcpd) MCP server?

Linux MCP daemon (mcpd) is an MCP server by nucleusv. AI agent access to Linux servers without SSH: scoped tools, per-call isolation, root only if granted

How do I install Linux MCP daemon (mcpd)?

Install it with: https://{host}:9091/sse. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Linux MCP daemon (mcpd) free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/nucleusv/linux-mcp-daemon. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Linux MCP daemon (mcpd)?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.