SysKnife MCP Server

Administers Linux via typed, approval-gated actions with an Ed25519-signed audit trail.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the SysKnife MCP Server?

Administers Linux via typed, approval-gated actions with an Ed25519-signed audit trail.

What the server does

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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.

ToolWhat it does
crates.iocargo install sysknife-cli / cargo install sysknife-daemon

How to install the SysKnife MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sysknife": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "sysknife-setup"],
      "env": {
        "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
ANTHROPIC_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use SysKnife to Client.”
  • “Use SysKnife to Cursor.”
  • “Use SysKnife to Ansible.”

Frequently asked questions

Administers Linux via typed, approval-gated actions with an Ed25519-signed audit trail. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.