SSH Commander

by kinothe-kafkaesque

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Enables secure remote server management by executing SSH commands using stored credentials in a SQLite database, providing tools for command execution and credential management without leaving the conversation interface.

Details

Author: kinothe-kafkaesque
Repository: KinoThe-Kafkaesque/ssh-mcp-server
GitHub stars: 2
License: MIT License
Categories: Productivity, Design, Developer Tools, AI, Project Management, Infrastructure, Database

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name SSH Commander

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) npx
Arguments
- Argument 1 -y
- Argument 2 @highlight/mcp-server
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

The server uses a SQLite database (ssh.db) to store SSH credentials. The
database file will be created automatically when the server starts.

To install SSH Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @KinoThe-Kafkaesque/ssh-mcp-server --client claude

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd ssh-server

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Build the project:

npm run build

`add_credential`

Save a new SSH credential with the specified name, host, username, and private key path.

`list_credentials`

List all stored SSH credential records.

`remove_credential`

Delete an SSH credential by its name.

`ssh_exec`

Run a shell command using the specified credential name, command, and timeout.

`ssh_exec_raw`

Run a command as an argv-style command array using the specified credential name.

`scp_copy`

Copy a file over SFTP using the specified credential name, local path, remote path, and direction.

`rsync_copy`

Copy directories or larger trees using rsync with the same transfer shape.

`ssh_session_start`

Start an interactive SSH session.

`ssh_session_send`

Send data in an active SSH session.

`ssh_session_read`

Read data from an active SSH session.

`ssh_session_end`

End an interactive SSH session.

`ssh_session_list`

List all active SSH sessions.

`ssh_tunnel_start`

Start a local or remote port-forwarding tunnel.

`ssh_tunnel_list`

List all active SSH tunnels.

`ssh_tunnel_stop`

Stop an active SSH tunnel.

The server stores named credentials, then every remote action refers to a
credentialName. privateKeyPath must point to an existing private key.

- add_credential: save { "name", "host", "username", "privateKeyPath" }.
- list_credentials: list stored credential records.
- remove_credential: delete { "name" }.
- ssh_exec: run a shell command with { "credentialName", "command", "timeout" }.
- ssh_exec_raw: run an argv-style command array, for example { "credentialName": "prod", "command": ["grep", "-E", "foo|bar", "/var/log/app.log"] }.
- scp_copy: copy one file over SFTP with { "credentialName", "localPath", "remotePath", "direction" }.
- rsync_copy: copy directories or larger trees with rsync and the same transfer shape.
- ssh_session_start, ssh_session_send, ssh_session_read, ssh_session_end, ssh_session_list: manage interactive SSH sessions.
- ssh_tunnel_start, ssh_tunnel_list, ssh_tunnel_stop: manage local or remote port-forwarding tunnels.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ssh commander": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "-y",
        "@highlight/mcp-server"
    ],
    "command": "npx"
}

Macos

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "-y",
        "@highlight/mcp-server"
    ],
    "command": "npx"
}

Windows

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/c",
        "npx",
        "-y",
        "@highlight/mcp-server"
    ],
    "command": "cmd"
}

SSH MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that provides SSH
capabilities. This server allows for secure remote access and execution through
the MCP protocol.

Features

- SSH server implementation using MCP protocol
- SQLite database integration for data persistence
- TypeScript implementation for type safety and better development experience

Prerequisites

- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or yarn package manager
- TypeScript knowledge for development

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install SSH Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @KinoThe-Kafkaesque/ssh-mcp-server --client claude

Manual Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd ssh-server

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Build the project:

npm run build

Usage

Configuration

The server uses a SQLite database (ssh.db) to store SSH credentials. The
database file will be created automatically when the server starts.

Tools

The server stores named credentials, then every remote action refers to a
credentialName. privateKeyPath must point to an existing private key.

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From the repository

add_credential

list_credentials

remove_credential

ssh_exec

ssh_exec_raw

scp_copy

rsync_copy

ssh_session_start

ssh_session_send

ssh_session_read

ssh_session_end

ssh_session_list

ssh_tunnel_start

ssh_tunnel_list

ssh_tunnel_stop

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`add_credential`

`list_credentials`

`remove_credential`

`ssh_exec`

`ssh_exec_raw`

`scp_copy`

`rsync_copy`

`ssh_session_start`

`ssh_session_send`

`ssh_session_read`

`ssh_session_end`

`ssh_session_list`

`ssh_tunnel_start`

`ssh_tunnel_list`

`ssh_tunnel_stop`