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A read-only Model Context Protocol server designed for Linux system administration and diagnostics, specifically optimized for RHEL-based systems with remote SSH support.

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Linux MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for read-only Linux system administration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on RHEL-based systems.

Features

  • Read-Only Operations: All tools are strictly read-only for safe diagnostics
  • Remote SSH Execution: Execute commands on remote systems via SSH with key-based authentication
  • Multi-Host Management: Connect to different remote hosts in the same session
  • Comprehensive Diagnostics: System info, services, processes, logs, network, and storage
  • Configurable Log Access: Control which log files can be accessed via environment variables
  • RHEL/systemd Focused: Optimized for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems

Installation and Usage

For detailed instructions on setting up and using the Linux MCP Server, please refer to our official documentation:

  • Installation Guide: Detailed steps for pip, uv, and container-based deployments.
  • Usage Guide: Information on running the server, configuring LLM clients, and troubleshooting.
  • Cheatsheet: A reference for what prompts to use to invoke various tools.

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