cygnus-ssh-mcp¶
The most powerful SSH MCP server for AI assistants — give Claude full control of your Linux, macOS, and Windows servers with 46 specialized tools.
This site covers detailed usage docs. For installation quick-start, feature highlights, and the full tool list, see the project README on GitHub.
Getting Started¶
- Overview — what this project is and how it's organized
- Installation — pip/uvx install, uninstalling/upgrading, Claude Desktop setup
- Host Configuration — the TOML host file: locations, fields, security
Platform Guides¶
- Platform Compatibility — what's supported where
- macOS Compatibility — macOS-specific notes
- Windows Support — OpenSSH setup, PowerShell quirks, troubleshooting
- Alternate Platforms (flex) — routers, NAS, BSD, and other non-standard SSH targets (work in progress)
Using the Tools¶
- Tools Reference — every tool, grouped by category
- Command Execution —
ssh_cmd_*timeout semantics in depth - Process Management — background tasks, killing processes
- Logging — server-side logging configuration
- Claude Desktop Setup — configuration reference and troubleshooting