SERVER

ssh-mcp

Rank #11,649

io.github.gelse/ssh-mcp

MCP gateway for controlled SSH access with per-client auth, command policies, and audit logging.

3 versions

8 GitHub stars

by gelse (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Aug 26, 2026

Last publish date

Sep 14, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with ssh-mcp

ssh-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by gelse. It ranks #11,649 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 8 GitHub stars. ssh-mcp is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 3 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 26, 2026 and most recently updated on Sep 14, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What ssh-mcp can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using ssh-mcp

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

CONFIG_DIR · optional
LOG_DIR · optional
CONFIG_API_ENABLED · optional
CONFIG_API_TOKEN · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect ssh-mcp and confirm it works

Docker image

claude mcp add ssh-mcp -e "CONFIG_DIR=<your CONFIG_DIR>" -e "LOG_DIR=<your LOG_DIR>" -e "CONFIG_API_ENABLED=<your CONFIG_API_ENABLED>" -e "CONFIG_API_TOKEN=<your CONFIG_API_TOKEN>" -- docker run -i --rm -p 8080:8080 -v "{config_dir}:/config" -v "{ssh_key}:/app/ssh_key:ro" -v "{logs_dir}:/logs" ghcr.io/gelse/ssh-mcp:0.3.0

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

[mcp_servers.ssh-mcp]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "-p", "8080:8080", "-v", "{config_dir}:/config", "-v", "{ssh_key}:/app/ssh_key:ro", "-v", "{logs_dir}:/logs", "ghcr.io/gelse/ssh-mcp:0.3.0"]

[mcp_servers.ssh-mcp.env]
CONFIG_DIR = "<your CONFIG_DIR>"
LOG_DIR = "<your LOG_DIR>"
CONFIG_API_ENABLED = "<your CONFIG_API_ENABLED>"
CONFIG_API_TOKEN = "<your CONFIG_API_TOKEN>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "-v",
        "{config_dir}:/config",
        "-v",
        "{ssh_key}:/app/ssh_key:ro",
        "-v",
        "{logs_dir}:/logs",
        "ghcr.io/gelse/ssh-mcp:0.3.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONFIG_DIR": "<your CONFIG_DIR>",
        "LOG_DIR": "<your LOG_DIR>",
        "CONFIG_API_ENABLED": "<your CONFIG_API_ENABLED>",
        "CONFIG_API_TOKEN": "<your CONFIG_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "-v",
        "{config_dir}:/config",
        "-v",
        "{ssh_key}:/app/ssh_key:ro",
        "-v",
        "{logs_dir}:/logs",
        "ghcr.io/gelse/ssh-mcp:0.3.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONFIG_DIR": "<your CONFIG_DIR>",
        "LOG_DIR": "<your LOG_DIR>",
        "CONFIG_API_ENABLED": "<your CONFIG_API_ENABLED>",
        "CONFIG_API_TOKEN": "<your CONFIG_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "servers": {
    "ssh-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "-v",
        "{config_dir}:/config",
        "-v",
        "{ssh_key}:/app/ssh_key:ro",
        "-v",
        "{logs_dir}:/logs",
        "ghcr.io/gelse/ssh-mcp:0.3.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONFIG_DIR": "<your CONFIG_DIR>",
        "LOG_DIR": "<your LOG_DIR>",
        "CONFIG_API_ENABLED": "<your CONFIG_API_ENABLED>",
        "CONFIG_API_TOKEN": "<your CONFIG_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "-v",
        "{config_dir}:/config",
        "-v",
        "{ssh_key}:/app/ssh_key:ro",
        "-v",
        "{logs_dir}:/logs",
        "ghcr.io/gelse/ssh-mcp:0.3.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONFIG_DIR": "<your CONFIG_DIR>",
        "LOG_DIR": "<your LOG_DIR>",
        "CONFIG_API_ENABLED": "<your CONFIG_API_ENABLED>",
        "CONFIG_API_TOKEN": "<your CONFIG_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssh-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "-v",
        "{config_dir}:/config",
        "-v",
        "{ssh_key}:/app/ssh_key:ro",
        "-v",
        "{logs_dir}:/logs",
        "ghcr.io/gelse/ssh-mcp:0.3.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONFIG_DIR": "<your CONFIG_DIR>",
        "LOG_DIR": "<your LOG_DIR>",
        "CONFIG_API_ENABLED": "<your CONFIG_API_ENABLED>",
        "CONFIG_API_TOKEN": "<your CONFIG_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by gelse

caldav-mcp#15,744

View all gelse servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for ssh-mcpyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Aug 26, 2026
Latest version published: Sep 14, 2026
Version history: 3 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 27, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Sep 4, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (3)

Version	Published
0.3.0	Sep 14, 2026
0.2.2	Aug 30, 2026
0.2.1	Aug 26, 2026

STANDING

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Ranks ahead of 132,747 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains ssh-mcp?: ssh-mcp is maintained by gelse, which publishes 2 MCP servers (5 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is ssh-mcp listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — ssh-mcp is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does ssh-mcp have?: MCP Toplist tracks 3 versions of ssh-mcp, most recently published on Sep 14, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for ssh-mcp?: The source code for ssh-mcp is hosted at github.com/gelse/ssh-mcp.

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