linux-mcp-server

About linux-mcp-server

Use linux-mcp-server with your agent

claude mcp add linux-mcp-server -- uvx linux-mcp-server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linux-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "linux-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is linux-mcp-server?

linux-mcp-server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by rhel-lightspeed. MCP server for read-only Linux system administration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting

How do I connect linux-mcp-server to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?

Install linux-mcp-server from its pypi package (linux-mcp-server) and register it under "mcpServers" in your client's MCP configuration — for example claude_desktop_config.json or Cursor's mcp.json — then restart the client.

Is linux-mcp-server open source?

Yes — the source code is public at github.com/rhel-lightspeed/linux-mcp-server, with 243 GitHub stars.

Can AI agents pay to use linux-mcp-server?

Not yet through Loomal — linux-mcp-server is listed as a free directory entry. If its maintainer verifies ownership, they can set per-call USDC pricing that agents pay over x402, with settlement on Base.