ssh-sudo-exec

Execute sudo commands on SSH hosts with secure password handling and customizable timeouts.

6|Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp --skill ssh-sudo-exec
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Skill: ssh-sudo-exec
Source: https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp/tree/main/skills/ssh-sudo-exec
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp --skill ssh-sudo-exec

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to execute commands as sudo on SSH hosts, providing elevated privileges for specific tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • sudo Execution: Run commands with sudo privileges on SSH hosts.
  • Password Handling: Securely handles sudo passwords and avoids exposing them in argv or logs.
  • Configuration Flexibility: Supports allowlists, passwordless sudoers entries, and custom timeout settings.
  • Use Case: For tasks like restarting services, reloading configurations, or tailing privileged logs on SSH hosts where the SSH user is not root.

Quick Start

Run the ssh_sudo_exec command to execute a sudo command on a specified host. For example: ssh_sudo_exec(host="web01", command="systemctl reload nginx").

Frequently Asked Questions about ssh-sudo-exec

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I execute sudo commands over SSH without exposing the password in logs?

To execute sudo commands over SSH securely, this Skill handles sudo passwords internally to prevent exposure in argv or logs. It provides elevated privileges for system management tasks like restarting services on remote hosts where the SSH user is not root.

Can I run remote systemctl or service management commands as a non-root SSH user?

Yes, you can run remote service management commands as a non-root SSH user by executing them with sudo privileges. This Skill allows you to reload configurations or restart services on SSH hosts where direct root login is not permitted.

How do I configure access control and timeouts for remote sudo command execution?

You can configure access control and timeouts for remote sudo command execution using this Skill's customizable settings. It supports allowlists, passwordless sudoers entries, and custom timeout configurations to manage elevated privileges securely.

What is the best way to tail privileged logs on an SSH host where I do not have root access?

The best way to tail privileged logs on an SSH host without root access is to execute the command using sudo. This Skill securely handles the sudo password and provides the necessary elevated privileges to read restricted system logs.

Does this sudo SSH execution method support passwordless sudoers configurations?

Yes, this sudo SSH execution method fully supports passwordless sudoers configurations. It is designed with configuration flexibility to accommodate allowlists and passwordless entries, allowing secure command execution without requiring password input.