# SSH MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to securely execute remote commands and transfer files over SSH/SFTP, and troubleshoot connection issues with automated diagnostics and repair suggestions. It solves problems such as authentication errors, stale host keys, and permission issues, providing a streamlined interface for inputting commands and receiving output. Ideal for use in scenarios where secure remote access and reliable file operations are critical, with inputs including SSH credentials and commands, and outputs including execution results and diagnostic reports.

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

## Description

Enables secure remote command execution and file operations over SSH/SFTP with automatic authentication resolution. Features built-in diagnostics that identify connection issues—such as stale host keys, unloaded agents, or permission errors—and provide specific commands to fix them.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.60
- **Verification tier:** unverified

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** security
- **Updated:** 2026-05-08

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/vqqzjpnsqd)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/YawLabs/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": "yawlabs-ssh-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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