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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.
Installing Linux
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/rhel-lightspeed/linux-mcp-serverFAQ
Is Linux MCP free?
Yes, Linux MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Linux need an API key?
No, Linux runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Linux hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Linux in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Linux on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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