mcp-ssh-manager

MCP server · npm · ★ 527 · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

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No outside reports on file

mcp-ssh-manager runs shell or system commands and connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
Package sourcenpm (mcp-ssh-manager)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y mcp-ssh-manager

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About MCP Ssh Manager

MCP Ssh Manager is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Data & databases: MCP SSH Server: 37 tools for remote SSH management | Claude Code & OpenAI Codex | DevOps automation, backups, database operations, health monitoring.

It is published on npm as mcp-ssh-manager and hosted on GitHub at bvisible/mcp-ssh-manager (519 GitHub stars, 906 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands, connects to outside service api.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run mcp-ssh-manager with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-ssh-manager": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "mcp-ssh-manager"]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

BB — Some risk signals

Signal-based grade (4/7 points): well starred on GitHub, listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

59/100

GitHub stars: 527
Weekly npm downloads: 2.4k
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

Command execution reach: Public metadata indicates shell, terminal, or container command execution. Run inside an isolated container or VM and require human approval before executing commands.
External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (mcp-ssh-manager). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install MCP Ssh Manager?

Run npx -y mcp-ssh-manager in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/bvisible/mcp-ssh-manager.

Are there security reports about MCP Ssh Manager?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). MCP Ssh Manager currently holds Grade B (Some risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include command execution reach:, external api & account scope:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is MCP Ssh Manager actively maintained?

MCP Ssh Manager has 527 GitHub stars and 2.4k weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/bvisible/mcp-ssh-manager before pinning it in production.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade B for MCP Ssh Manager

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: mcp-ssh-manager
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/bvisible-mcp-ssh-manager
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade B (Some risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 527 GitHub stars, 2.4k weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** npm (mcp-ssh-manager)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts mcp-ssh-manager`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: bvisible
Source code: github.com/bvisible/mcp-ssh-manager
Install command: npm install mcp-ssh-manager
Est. context load: ~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
Popularity: 527 GitHub stars, 2.4k weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-24

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