How do I install Linux?

Linux is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: linux-mcp-server and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Linux need?

Linux requires the following credentials or environment variables: LINUX_MCP_USER, LINUX_MCP_SSH_KEY_PATH, LINUX_MCP_KEY_PASSPHRASE, LINUX_MCP_SEARCH_FOR_SSH_KEY, LINUX_MCP_COMMAND_TIMEOUT, LINUX_MCP_VERIFY_HOST_KEYS, LINUX_MCP_KNOWN_HOSTS_PATH, LINUX_MCP_ALLOWED_LOG_PATHS, LINUX_MCP_LOG_DIR, LINUX_MCP_LOG_LEVEL, LINUX_MCP_LOG_RETENTION_DAYS. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Linux?

Linux uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Linux MCP Server

by Rhel Lightspeed

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

MCP server for read-only Linux system administration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting

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MCP server for read-only Linux system administration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (4 strong, 2 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

7 files analyzed · 1 issue found

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Permissions Required

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file_system

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

Shell Command Execution

Runs commands on your machine. Be cautious — only use if you trust this plugin.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Default username for SSH connectionsOptional

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_USER

Path to SSH private keyOptional

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_SSH_KEY_PATH

Passphrase for encrypted SSH keyRequired

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_KEY_PASSPHRASE

Auto-discover keys in `~/.ssh`Optional

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_SEARCH_FOR_SSH_KEY

SSH command timeout in seconds (default: 30)Optional

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_COMMAND_TIMEOUT

Verify remote host identity via known_hostsOptional

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_VERIFY_HOST_KEYS

Custom path to known_hosts fileOptional

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_KNOWN_HOSTS_PATH

Comma-separated allowlist of log filesOptional

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_ALLOWED_LOG_PATHS

Server log directoryOptional

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_LOG_DIR

Log verbosity (DEBUG, INFO, WARNING)Optional

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_LOG_LEVEL

Days to keep log filesOptional

Environment variable: LINUX_MCP_LOG_RETENTION_DAYS

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-rhel-lightspeed-linux-mcp-server": {
      "env": {
        "LINUX_MCP_USER": "your-linux-mcp-user-here",
        "LINUX_MCP_LOG_DIR": "your-linux-mcp-log-dir-here",
        "LINUX_MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "your-linux-mcp-log-level-here",
        "LINUX_MCP_SSH_KEY_PATH": "your-linux-mcp-ssh-key-path-here",
        "LINUX_MCP_KEY_PASSPHRASE": "your-linux-mcp-key-passphrase-here",
        "LINUX_MCP_COMMAND_TIMEOUT": "your-linux-mcp-command-timeout-here",
        "LINUX_MCP_KNOWN_HOSTS_PATH": "your-linux-mcp-known-hosts-path-here",
        "LINUX_MCP_VERIFY_HOST_KEYS": "your-linux-mcp-verify-host-keys-here",
        "LINUX_MCP_ALLOWED_LOG_PATHS": "your-linux-mcp-allowed-log-paths-here",
        "LINUX_MCP_LOG_RETENTION_DAYS": "your-linux-mcp-log-retention-days-here",
        "LINUX_MCP_SEARCH_FOR_SSH_KEY": "your-linux-mcp-search-for-ssh-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "linux-mcp-server"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

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