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ssh-server-info

Retrieve MCP server identity, version, tool count, tiers, and groups.

6|Updated Apr 17, 2026
Search Tags:#mcp#server-management#inventory-tracking#ssh-server#server-info
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp --skill ssh-server-info
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ssh-server-info
Source: https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp/tree/main/skills/ssh-server-info
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp --skill ssh-server-info

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The SSH Server Info skill unit resolves the challenge of providing an overview of the running MCP server's identity and capability surface, serving as a fallback resource for clients without resource support.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Server Identity and Version: Delivers server's name and SemVer version for verification and identification.
  • Total Tools: Reports the count of tools available after filters.
  • Enabled Tiers: Shows active tier flags, providing a control mechanism over allowed tools and functions.
  • Use Cases: Used to verify server configuration, for cross-fleet inventory tracking, or in debugging client-server mismatches.

Quick Start

Run the command get server information to retrieve server details.

Frequently Asked Questions about ssh-server-info

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check MCP server identity and version for troubleshooting?▼

To check MCP server identity and version for troubleshooting, retrieve the server's name and SemVer version to verify the running configuration and identify client-server mismatches.

What information is needed for cross-fleet MCP server inventory tracking?▼

Cross-fleet MCP server inventory tracking requires server identity, version, total tool count, and enabled tool tiers to accurately catalog capabilities across multiple instances.

How do I see enabled tool tiers and total tool count on an MCP server?▼

To see enabled tool tiers and total tool count on an MCP server, request the server information to view active tier flags and the number of tools available after filters.

Can I retrieve MCP server capability surface without resource support?▼

Yes, you can retrieve the MCP server capability surface without resource support by using this method as a fallback resource to access identity, version, and active tool groups.

Does retrieving server info require any dependencies or components?▼

Retrieving server info does not require any dependencies or components, allowing you to directly access the server's identity, version, and tool groups without prior setup.

Why does my MCP client-server configuration mismatch during debugging?▼

MCP client-server configuration mismatches during debugging occur when active tool groups or enabled tiers differ, which you can verify by checking the total tools count and server version.

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