What this skill does
This skill should be used when the user asks to "run ssh command", "execute on server", "ssh session", "upload file", "download file", "ssh tunnel", "check server status", "monitor server", "deploy files", "backup server", or needs remote server management. This skill emphasizes session reuse, workdir organization, and content persistence for sustainable operations.
MCP SSH Manager is part of the Developer Tools category — developer tools that help your agent write, review, debug, and ship code. You can install it on its own or alongside other developer tools skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install MCP SSH Manager
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
mcp-ssh-managerand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add MCP SSH Manager with a single command:
openclaw skills add mcp-ssh-manager
This pulls mcp-ssh-manager from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/mcp-ssh-manager/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use MCP SSH Manager
Once installed, MCP SSH Manager activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.
Manual install (advanced)
If you prefer manual installation:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
mcp-ssh-manager-0.1.1.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/mcp-ssh-manager/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install MCP SSH Manager?
Install MCP SSH Manager in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for mcp-ssh-manager, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add mcp-ssh-manager. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/mcp-ssh-manager/.
Is MCP SSH Manager free?
Yes. MCP SSH Manager is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does MCP SSH Manager do?
This skill should be used when the user asks to "run ssh command", "execute on server", "ssh session", "upload file", "download file", "ssh tunnel", "check server status", "monitor server", "deploy files", "backup server", or needs remote server management.
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