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Cygnus Ssh MCP server

cygnussystems/cygnus-ssh-mcp

SSH control of remote Linux, macOS and Windows servers: line-level file editing, background tasks, sudo, host aliases, and directory and archive operations.

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Source code

Install Cygnus Ssh in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add cygnus-ssh -- uvx cygnus-ssh-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cygnus-ssh": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cygnus-ssh-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Cygnus Ssh MCP server do?

SSH control of remote Linux, macOS and Windows servers: line-level file editing, background tasks, sudo, host aliases, and directory and archive operations.

Is the Cygnus Ssh MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Cygnus Ssh run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Cygnus Ssh to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add cygnus-ssh -- uvx cygnus-ssh-mcp

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