Install Linux Tools in Claude Code
This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:
claude mcp add linux-tools -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the Linux Tools MCP server do?
Administer a Linux server: read files and logs, manage systemd services and cron jobs, run read-only MySQL queries, WP-CLI, Git and sandboxed Python.
Is the Linux Tools 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 Linux Tools run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Linux Tools to Claude Code?
Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/gerard-kanters/mcp-linux-tools, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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