sshmcp
A stateful SSH MCP server that gives Claude persistent shell sessions over SSH, preserving working directory, environment variables, and state across commands.
README
sshmcp
A stateful SSH MCP server for Claude Code. Gives Claude persistent shell sessions over SSH — commands preserve working directory, environment variables, and state across calls.
Features
- Stateful sessions: tmux-backed shells that persist cwd, env, shell state
- Multiple sessions: connect to multiple hosts simultaneously, switch between them
- File operations: upload, download, and write files via SFTP
- Output management: automatic truncation with head/tail preservation
- Background processes: supports
&for long-running commands
Install
pip install -e .
Claude Code config
Add to ~/.claude/claude_desktop_config.json or your MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ssh": {
"command": "sshmcp",
"args": []
}
}
}
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
ssh_connect |
Connect to a host via SSH (password, key, or agent) |
ssh_exec |
Run a command in the persistent shell |
ssh_read_output |
Read recent terminal output |
ssh_upload |
Upload a local file via SFTP |
ssh_download |
Download a remote file via SFTP |
ssh_write_file |
Write content to a remote file |
ssh_list_sessions |
List all active sessions |
ssh_switch_session |
Switch active session |
ssh_close |
Close a session |
Usage
Once configured, Claude can:
ssh_connect(host="myserver.com", username="user", key_path="~/.ssh/id_ed25519")
ssh_exec(command="cd /opt/app && cat config.yaml")
ssh_exec(command="grep -r 'ERROR' /var/log/app/") # still in /opt/app context
ssh_upload(local_path="./exploit.py", remote_path="/tmp/exploit.py")
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