Is it compatible with all remote servers?

The skill is compatible with any standard SSH server that allows remote connections from your local environment via the specified hostname and port.

Does it support password-based authentication?

Yes, while SSH keys are the recommended method, the skill allows you to configure an SSH_PASSWORD in your environment settings for legacy systems.

Can I run multiple commands at once?

Yes, you can pass a string containing multiple commands chained together (e.g., 'cd /app && git pull') to be executed sequentially on the remote host.

How does this skill handle security?

It uses environment variables from a .env file for credentials and supports SSH private keys, which are significantly more secure than plain-text passwords.

What Python dependencies are required?

You must install the 'paramiko' and 'python-dotenv' libraries using pip to enable the SSH client and environment variable parsing.

SSH Remote Connect

Name: SSH Remote Connect
Author: EricGrill

byEricGrill

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Deployment & DevOps

Provides seamless SSH access to remote servers using environment variables for automated, password-free command execution.

About

This Claude Code skill enables direct SSH connectivity to remote machines, allowing developers to execute commands and manage servers without manual password prompts. By utilizing .env files for secure credential storage, it streamlines remote workflows, supports both private key and password authentication, and offers a robust Python API for programmatic server management. It is particularly useful for automated deployments, remote system maintenance, and running complex command sequences across distributed cloud environments.

Key Features

2 GitHub stars
Support for both SSH key and password-based login
Interactive shell and single/multi-command execution modes
Secure communication powered by the Paramiko library
Automated SSH authentication via .env configuration
Integrated Python API for programmatic remote tasks

Use Cases

Executing batch updates across multiple cloud instances programmatically
Automating server deployments and remote Docker container restarts
Performing remote system health checks and log monitoring via CLI

About

Key Features

2 GitHub stars
Support for both SSH key and password-based login
Interactive shell and single/multi-command execution modes
Secure communication powered by the Paramiko library
Automated SSH authentication via .env configuration
Integrated Python API for programmatic remote tasks

Use Cases

Executing batch updates across multiple cloud instances programmatically
Automating server deployments and remote Docker container restarts
Performing remote system health checks and log monitoring via CLI