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SSH — policy-gated remote access

MCP server · by tufantunc

Developer Tools npm v2.18.0

Policy-gated, audited SSH for Linux and Windows hosts: roles, approvals, and an audit log.

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Install

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

npmnpx -y ssh-mcp

Client configuration

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

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-mcp-3": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ssh-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

SSH — policy-gated remote access is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm 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 SSH — policy-gated remote access MCP server?

SSH — policy-gated remote access is an MCP server by tufantunc. Policy-gated, audited SSH for Linux and Windows hosts: roles, approvals, and an audit log.

How do I install SSH — policy-gated remote access?

Install it with: npx -y ssh-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is SSH — policy-gated remote access free to use?

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

Which clients support SSH — policy-gated remote access?

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