SSH MCP Tool

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

Secure MCP SSH automation server with policy controls, resources, prompts, stdio, and HTTP.

No outside reports on file

SSH MCP Tool runs shell or system commands; 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 reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (mcp-ssh-tool)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y mcp-ssh-tool

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About SSH MCP Tool

SSH MCP Tool is an MCP server focused on Cloud & infrastructure: Secure MCP SSH automation server with policy controls, resources, prompts, stdio, and HTTP.

It is published on npm as mcp-ssh-tool and hosted on GitHub at oaslananka-lab/mcp-ssh-tool. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y mcp-ssh-tool

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-ssh-tool": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-ssh-tool"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

4/100

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.

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.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (mcp-ssh-tool). 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 SSH MCP Tool?

Run npx -y mcp-ssh-tool 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/oaslananka-lab/mcp-ssh-tool.

Are there security reports about SSH MCP Tool?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). SSH MCP Tool currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is SSH MCP Tool actively maintained?

We do not have star or download counts on file for SSH MCP Tool yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-29). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/oaslananka-lab/mcp-ssh-tool before relying on it.

What are alternatives to SSH MCP Tool?

Compare SSH MCP Tool side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for SSH MCP Tool

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: SSH MCP Tool
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/oaslananka-lab-mcp-ssh-tool
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (mcp-ssh-tool)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts mcp-ssh-tool`
- **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: oaslananka-lab
Source code: github.com/oaslananka-lab/mcp-ssh-tool
Install command: npm install mcp-ssh-tool
Est. context load: ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-24

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