// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

SSHMCP TOOLS

21 tools from the Sshmcp MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

View the Sshmcp policy → Token cost: 2,526 tokens →

// ALL 21 SSHMCP TOOLS

READ 8 tools

Read download_directory Download remote directory (remote compress → download → local extract. Use async for large dirs) Read download_file Download file from remote server (use async mode for large files) Read get_server View server configuration details Read list_proxies List all configured SOCKS proxies Read list_servers List all configured servers and active connections Read read_file Read remote file content (supports line range, suitable for logs and config files) Read test_connection Test server connectivity (does not affect existing connections) Read transfer_status Check background transfer task progress (use with async_transfer=true)

WRITE 10 tools

Write add_proxy Add or update SOCKS proxy preset Write add_server Add or update server configuration Write connect Manually connect to server (usually not needed, tools auto-connect) Write disconnect Disconnect from server Write quick_connect Temporary server connection (not saved). Returns host:port as server_id for subsequent operations Write rename_server Rename server ID (alias) Write update_server Update server configuration (only pass fields to change, rest unchanged) Write upload_directory Upload local directory to remote server (auto compress, transfer, and extract. Use async for large dirs) Write upload_file Upload local file to remote server (path-based, zero token cost. Use async mode for large files) Write write_file Write content to remote file (overwrite)

DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools

Destructive delete_proxy Delete proxy preset Destructive delete_server Delete server configuration

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute execute Execute shell command on remote server

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Sshmcp through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y @nl4ever/sshmcp

// FAQ

How many tools does the Sshmcp MCP server have? +

The Sshmcp MCP server exposes 21 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Sshmcp tools? +

Route the Sshmcp server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Sshmcp tools fall into? +

Sshmcp tools are categorised as Read (8), Write (10), Destructive (2), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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