SSH MCP Server

by @hypnosis · io.github.hypnosis/ssh-mcp-server

Modern SSH for AI agents — cloud servers to BusyBox routers, with destructive commands blocked.

Runs on your machineLocal
Category
Cloud and DevOps
Connection
Local (npm)
Tools
Shown after install
Status
Runs on your computer

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code (npm)

claude mcp add ssh-mcp-server -e SSH_PROFILES_FILE=… -- npx -y @hypnosis/ssh-mcp-server@2.3.3

Needs: SSH_PROFILES_FILE

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hypnosis/ssh-mcp-server@2.3.3"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Questions

What is the SSH MCP server?

Modern SSH for AI agents — cloud servers to BusyBox routers, with destructive commands blocked. It is made by @hypnosis and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.hypnosis/ssh-mcp-server. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add SSH to Claude?

In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add ssh-mcp-server -e SSH_PROFILES_FILE=… -- npx -y @hypnosis/ssh-mcp-server@2.3.3

How do I add SSH to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT only connects to remote MCP servers, and SSH runs on your own computer. Use it from Claude, Cursor or another app that runs local servers.

How do I add SSH to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "ssh-mcp-server": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@hypnosis/ssh-mcp-server@2.3.3" ] } } }

Does SSH work right now?

It runs on your own computer, so it works once you install it. There is no remote server for us to check.

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