SSH MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install SSH in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add ssh-policy-gated-remote-access -- npx -y ssh-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-policy-gated-remote-access": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ssh-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the SSH MCP server do?

SSH control for Linux and Windows servers: execute remote shell commands with password or SSH key authentication.

Is the 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 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 SSH to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add ssh-policy-gated-remote-access -- npx -y ssh-mcp

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