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pipStandardThe Linux MCP server enables AI agents to remotely interact with Linux systems for diagnostics and troubleshooting. It provides tools to execute commands, manage files, and monitor system status. The server connects to Linux systems via SSH and integrates with standard Linux utilities. Developers use it to automate system administration tasks, perform remote debugging, and ensure system safety through controlled command execution.
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Overview
The Linux MCP server enables AI agents to remotely interact with Linux systems for diagnostics and troubleshooting. It provides tools to execute commands, manage files, and monitor system status. The server connects to Linux systems via SSH and integrates with standard Linux utilities. Developers use it to automate system administration tasks, perform remote debugging, and ensure system safety through controlled command execution.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install linux-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"rhel-lightspeed-linux-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install linux-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from linux?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in linux?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in linux"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in linux with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with linux
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