How do I install the netdev ssh 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 `DEVICE_USERNAME`, `DEVICE_PASSWORD`, `SSH_AUTH_SOCK` 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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Netdev Ssh MCP Server

MCP server for interacting with network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) over SSH. Supports Arista EOS, Cisco NX-OS, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, Juniper

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What is the Netdev Ssh MCP Server?

MCP server for interacting with network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) over SSH. Supports Arista EOS, Cisco NX-OS, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, Juniper JunOS, and

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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
eos	json, no-more, include, exclude, begin, section
ios	include, exclude, begin, section, count
nxos	the ios filters, plus json, json-pretty, xml, no-more, grep, egrep, last, head
junos	display json/xml/set, no-more, match, except, count, last, find, trim
fortios	grep
get_config
run_show_command
run_ping
run_traceroute
trust_host_key

How to install the Netdev Ssh MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "netdev-ssh-mcp": {
      "command": "<path-to-binary>",
      "env": {
        "OBFUSCATION_KEY_FILE": "YOUR_OBFUSCATION_KEY_FILE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
OBFUSCATION_KEY_FILE	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Netdev Ssh MCP to get config.”
“Use Netdev Ssh MCP to run show command.”
“Use Netdev Ssh MCP to run ping.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for interacting with network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) over SSH. Supports Arista EOS, Cisco NX-OS, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, Juniper JunOS, and Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.