cygnussystems/cygnus-ssh-mcp

Overview

An MCP server that enables SSH remote server management through the Model Context Protocol. It exposes SSH operations as tools for AI assistants or MCP-compatible clients. Written in Python, it provides a bridge between MCP-based workflows and remote shell access.

Best for

Best for
Developers experimenting with MCP-based remote server management in Python environments

Use cases

• Execute remote commands via MCP-connected assistants
• Manage files and processes on SSH servers from chat interfaces
• Integrate SSH operations into MCP-driven automation pipelines

How to use

Install

uvx cygnus-ssh-mcp

Tools exposed

• ssh_conn_connect
• ssh_conn_is_connected
• ssh_conn_status
• ssh_conn_host_info
• ssh_conn_verify_sudo
• ssh_conn_add_host
• ssh_host_list
• ssh_host_update
• ssh_host_remove
• ssh_host_use_config
• ssh_host_disconnect
• list_tools
• ssh_cmd_run
• ssh_cmd_kill
• ssh_cmd_check_status
• ssh_cmd_output
• ssh_cmd_history
• ssh_cmd_clear_history
• ssh_task_launch
• ssh_task_status

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline

Notes

An MCP server that enables SSH remote server management through the Model Context Protocol. It exposes SSH operations as tools for AI assistants or MCP-compatible clients. Written in Python, it provides a bridge between MCP-based workflows and remote shell access.

5 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-07-21. Licensed GPL-3.0.

Use cases

• Execute remote commands via MCP-connected assistants
• Manage files and processes on SSH servers from chat interfaces
• Integrate SSH operations into MCP-driven automation pipelines

Pros

• Simple Python implementation, easy to audit and extend
• Leverages MCP standard for tool interoperability
• Lightweight with minimal dependencies

Cons

• Very low star count (5) suggests early-stage or limited adoption
• No evidence of active maintenance or feature breadth
• Security considerations for SSH credential handling are not documented

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