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

Used in environments requiring secure remote access.

Avoid When

In scenarios where lightweight or simpler solutions are preferred.

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 operations

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

Model: Open Source
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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