Install Remote Ssh 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 remote-ssh -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the Remote Ssh MCP server do?
SSH access with persistent sessions, SFTP and port forwarding, with secrets injected via stdin and redacted from output before reaching the LLM.
Is the Remote 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 Remote 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 Remote Ssh to Claude Code?
Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/faizbawa/mcp-remote-ssh, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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