Rootpilot MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Rootpilot in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add rootpilot -e RP_HOSTS=... -- npx -y @rootpilot/mcp-ssh-diagnose

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rootpilot": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@rootpilot/mcp-ssh-diagnose"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RP_HOSTS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Rootpilot MCP server do?

Read-only SSH diagnostics for Linux and Docker servers using a fixed command allowlist, with secret redaction and per-command timeouts.

Is the Rootpilot 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 Rootpilot run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Rootpilot to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add rootpilot -e RP_HOSTS=... -- npx -y @rootpilot/mcp-ssh-diagnose

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