How do I install the asuswrt mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `ASUSWRT_HOST`, `ASUSWRT_SSH_USERNAME`, `ASUSWRT_SSH_PASSWORD` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Asuswrt MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for secure, controlled administration of AsusWRT and AsusWRT-Merlin routers via SSH.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Asuswrt MCP Server?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for secure, controlled administration of AsusWRT and AsusWRT-Merlin routers via SSH.

What you get

This MCP server provides AI assistants (like Claude, Cursor, etc.) with a safe interface to monitor and manage AsusWRT routers. It operates exclusively over SSH using allowlisted operations—no arbitrary command execution, no firmware modifications, and no factory resets.

Configuration and credentials

Python 3.11+ - An AsusWRT or AsusWRT-Merlin router with SSH access enabled - Network connectivity from the MCP client to the router

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
confirm	true parameter
asuswrt_restart_service	Restart allowlisted services (httpd, firewall, wireless, dnsmasq, etc.)
asuswrt_dhcp_server	Enable/disable DHCP server
asuswrt_upnp	Enable/disable UPnP

How to install the Asuswrt MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "asuswrt-mcp": {
      "command": "C:\\path\\to\\asuswrt-mcp\\.venv\\Scripts\\python.exe",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "asuswrt_mcp.server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ASUSWRT_HOST": "192.168.1.1",
        "ASUSWRT_SSH_USERNAME": "admin",
        "ASUSWRT_SSH_PASSWORD": "YOUR_ASUSWRT_SSH_PASSWORD"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Python 3.11+ - An AsusWRT or AsusWRT-Merlin router with SSH access enabled - Network connectivity from the MCP client to the router

Variable	Description	Required
ASUSWRT_HOST	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
ASUSWRT_SSH_USERNAME	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
ASUSWRT_SSH_PASSWORD	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Asuswrt MCP to confirm.”
“Use Asuswrt MCP to Category.”
“Use Asuswrt MCP to Network.”

Frequently asked questions

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for secure, controlled administration of AsusWRT and AsusWRT-Merlin routers via SSH. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.