How do I integrate mcp-ssh-toolkit-py with an MCP client?

Add it to your MCP configuration file (e.g., `cline_mcp_settings.json`) using the command `"docker"` with args `["run", "--rm", "-i", "mcp-ssh-toolkit-py"]`.

What authentication methods does mcp-ssh-toolkit-py support?

It supports username/password, SSH private keys (RSA), and SSH agent authentication.

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MCP Server — VitalyMalakanov/mcp-ssh-toolk

mcp-ssh-toolkit-py is a powerful MCP server for secure SSH command execution via Model Context Protocol.

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What is the MCP Server?

mcp-ssh-toolkit-py is a powerful MCP server for secure SSH command execution via Model Context Protocol.

What it actually does

🔹 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)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-toolkit-py": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["git"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

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Frequently asked questions

Install via Docker (build and run the image) or pip (`pip install git+https://github.com/VitalyMalakanov/mcp-ssh-toolkit-py.git` and run `python -m mcp_ssh_toolkit`).