# SSH MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to execute commands on remote hosts securely, and automate tasks across multiple machines. It solves problems of remote access and automation by supporting password and key authentication via SSH. Ideal for use cases requiring secure remote command execution, such as network management and system administration.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/plmi-ssh-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/plmi-ssh-mcp

## Description

Enables AI to execute commands on remote hosts via SSH, supporting password and key authentication.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** security
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/bvxgj0knt2)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/plmi/ssh-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "plmi-ssh-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/plmi-ssh-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/plmi-ssh-mcp/pull`

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