SSH Remote FAQs

Question 1

What are the main features of SSH Remote?

Accepted Answer

Key features include remote SSH command execution, starting and stopping Google Cloud Compute Engine instances, connection pooling for improved performance, and seamless integration with your existing `~/.ssh/config` for host setup.

Question 2

How does SSH Remote use my existing SSH configuration?

Accepted Answer

SSH Remote integrates with your `~/.ssh/config` file to retrieve connection details like hostname, user, and identity file. It specifically uses the host alias named `dev` (all lowercase) for all remote SSH operations, regardless of what you might specify in Cursor prompts.

Question 3

Can I manage Google Cloud instances with this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SSH Remote allows you to manage Google Cloud Compute Engine instances. You can use Cursor IDE prompts to start and stop GCE instances by providing the required project ID, zone, and instance name.

Question 4

What is SSH Remote (MCP Remote Server)?

Accepted Answer

SSH Remote is an MCP server designed to integrate with Cursor IDE. It enables you to execute SSH commands on remote servers and manage Google Cloud Compute Engine (GCE) instances directly from your IDE, streamlining your development workflow.

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