SERVER

Remote SSH MCP

Rank #16,534

io.github.the-nine-nation/remote-ssh-mcp

Persistent stateful remote SSH sessions for AI agents via MCP + OpenSSH.

1 version

1 GitHub stars

by the-nine-nation (4 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jul 29, 2026

Last publish date

Aug 5, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Remote SSH MCP

Remote SSH MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by the-nine-nation. It ranks #16,534 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. Remote SSH MCP is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Jul 29, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 5, 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 Remote 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 Remote 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

SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS · optional
SSH_MCP_CONFIG · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Remote SSH MCP and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add remote-ssh-mcp -e "SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS=<your SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS>" -e "SSH_MCP_CONFIG=<your SSH_MCP_CONFIG>" -- npx -y @zyluo/remote-ssh-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.remote-ssh-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@zyluo/remote-ssh-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.remote-ssh-mcp.env]
SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS = "<your SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS>"
SSH_MCP_CONFIG = "<your SSH_MCP_CONFIG>"

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "remote-ssh-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@zyluo/remote-ssh-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS": "<your SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS>",
        "SSH_MCP_CONFIG": "<your SSH_MCP_CONFIG>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "remote-ssh-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@zyluo/remote-ssh-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS": "<your SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS>",
        "SSH_MCP_CONFIG": "<your SSH_MCP_CONFIG>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "remote-ssh-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@zyluo/remote-ssh-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS": "<your SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS>",
        "SSH_MCP_CONFIG": "<your SSH_MCP_CONFIG>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "remote-ssh-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@zyluo/remote-ssh-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS": "<your SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS>",
        "SSH_MCP_CONFIG": "<your SSH_MCP_CONFIG>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "remote-ssh-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@zyluo/remote-ssh-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS": "<your SSH_MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS>",
        "SSH_MCP_CONFIG": "<your SSH_MCP_CONFIG>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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 the-nine-nation

View all the-nine-nation servers →

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

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jul 29, 2026
Latest version published: Aug 5, 2026
Version history: 1 version 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

Glama ↗listed since Jul 30, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 5, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.2.0	Aug 5, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Remote SSH MCP?: Remote SSH MCP is maintained by the-nine-nation, which publishes 4 MCP servers (1 total version) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Remote SSH MCP listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Remote SSH MCP is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Remote SSH MCP have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of Remote SSH MCP, most recently published on Aug 5, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Remote SSH MCP?: The source code for Remote SSH MCP is hosted at github.com/the-nine-nation/remote-ssh-mcp.

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