# mcp_linux_ssh

> Use this tool when you need to execute commands remotely on Linux hosts, or automate tasks over SSH with logging capabilities. It solves problems related to remote system administration, automation, and troubleshooting by providing a standalone executable interface. The tool takes SSH connection details and commands as input and outputs the execution results, making it ideal for use cases requiring secure and efficient remote command execution.

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

## Description

Enables running commands over SSH on remote Linux hosts, with logging and standalone executable support.

## 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:** monitoring
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/cj6lbbee0d)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/samdoran/mcp_linux_ssh>

## 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": "samdoran-mcp-linux-ssh"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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