openssh-server

OpenSSH server provides secure shell (SSH) access to remote machines, allowing for secure file transfers and remote command execution.

Evaluated Mar 15, 2026 (0d ago)
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⚙ Agent Friendliness
31
/ 100
Can an agent use this?
🔒 Security
60
/ 100
Is it safe for agents?
⚡ Reliability
62
/ 100
Does it work consistently?

Score Breakdown

⚙ Agent Friendliness

MCP Quality
--
Documentation
--
Error Messages
--
Auth Simplicity
40
Rate Limits
0

🔒 Security

TLS Enforcement
100
Auth Strength
50
Scope Granularity
0
Dep. Hygiene
50
Secret Handling
100

OpenSSH is generally considered secure, but configuration errors can lead to vulnerabilities.

⚡ Reliability

Uptime/SLA
0
Version Stability
100
Breaking Changes
100
Error Recovery
50
AF Security Reliability

Best When

You need secure remote access to servers.

Avoid When

You require a simple, GUI-based remote access solution.

Use Cases

  • Remote server management
  • Secure file transfers
  • Secure access to network services

Not For

  • Users needing a graphical interface
  • Those unfamiliar with command-line tools

Interface

REST API
No
GraphQL
No
gRPC
No
MCP Server
No
SDK
No
Webhooks
No

Authentication

Methods: Password Public Key
OAuth: No Scopes: No

Pricing

Free tier: Yes
Requires CC: No

Agent Metadata

Idempotent
Unknown
Retry Guidance
Not documented

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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-15.

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