SSH MCP Server logo

SSH MCP Server

by RobertBergman

The SSH MCP Server is a centralized management system for network devices. It leverages an SSH API to execute commands on network switches and provides advanced features for network monitoring, configuration validation, and reporting.

View on GitHub

Last updated: N/A

What is SSH MCP Server?

The SSH MCP (Management Control Plane) Server is a centralized management system designed to manage network devices through an SSH API. It provides functionalities for device inventory, command execution, data processing, and reporting.

How to use SSH MCP Server?

To use the SSH MCP Server, first install it by cloning the repository, setting up a virtual environment, installing dependencies, configuring environment variables, setting up the database, and starting the server. Once running, you can access the API documentation via Swagger UI or ReDoc to interact with the server's functionalities.

Key features of SSH MCP Server

  • Device Management: Inventory and status tracking.

  • Command Execution: Execute commands via SSH API.

  • Data Processing: Parse and store command outputs.

  • Reporting: Generate custom reports on device data.

Use cases of SSH MCP Server

  • Centralized network device management.

  • Automated configuration validation.

  • Network monitoring and alerting.

  • Generating compliance reports.

FAQ from SSH MCP Server

What is the purpose of the SSH API?

The SSH API is used for communicating with and executing commands on network devices.

What databases are supported?

The server supports PostgreSQL 12+.

What is Redis used for?

Redis is used for managing the task queue.

How do I access the API documentation?

API documentation is available at http://localhost:8000/api/v1/docs (Swagger UI) or http://localhost:8000/api/v1/redoc (ReDoc) when the server is running.

How is security handled?

The server uses JWT token-based authentication, role-based access control, encrypted storage of device credentials, and HTTPS for all communications.