// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP SSH ORCHESTRATOR TOOLS

13 tools from the MCP SSH Orchestrator MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 13 MCP SSH ORCHESTRATOR TOOLS

READ 7 tools

Read ssh_describe_host Return host definition in JSON. Read ssh_get_task_output Get recent output lines from running or completed task. Read ssh_get_task_result Get final result of completed task (SEP-1686 compliant). Read ssh_get_task_status Get current status of an async task (SEP-1686 compliant). Read ssh_list_hosts List configured hosts. Read ssh_ping Health check. Read ssh_plan Show what would be executed and if policy allows.

EXECUTE 6 tools

Execute ssh_cancel Request cancellation for a running task. Execute ssh_cancel_async_task Cancel a running async task. Execute ssh_run Execute SSH command with policy, network checks, progress, timeout, and cancellation. Execute ssh_run_async Start SSH command asynchronously (SEP-1686 compliant). Execute ssh_run_on_tag Execute SSH command on all hosts with a tag (with network checks). Execute ssh_reload_config Reload configuration files.

// FAQ

How many tools does the MCP SSH Orchestrator MCP server have? +

The MCP SSH Orchestrator MCP server exposes 13 tools across 2 categories: Read, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on MCP SSH Orchestrator tools? +

Route the MCP SSH Orchestrator 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 MCP SSH Orchestrator tools fall into? +

MCP SSH Orchestrator tools are categorised as Read (7), Execute (6). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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