MCP server for Linux system administration — manage services, processes, disk, network and logs via AI agents
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# linux-admin-mcp-server **Linux system administration via AI agents** — MCP server for managing services, processes, disk, network and logs on Linux systems. ## Features - **14 tools** for complete Linux system management - **System info**: CPU, RAM, Uptime, Kernel, OS-Release - **Disk & Memory**: Usage statistics with warnings for high utilization - **Health Check**: Automated system health assessment (OK/WARNING) - **Systemd Services**: List, status, start/stop/restart, enable/disable, logs - **Process Management**: List processes sorted by CPU/memory, search by name - **Network**: Interfaces, open ports, active connections, DNS lookup - **Safety**: Only predefined commands, no arbitrary shell execution ## Installation ```bash pip install linux-admin-mcp-server ``` ## Usage with Claude Desktop Add to your `claude_desktop_config.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "linux-admin": { "command": "linux-admin-mcp-server" } } } ``` > **Note:** Run Claude Desktop on your Linux machine, or use this server on a Linux system where you want AI-assisted administration. ## Available Tools | Tool | Description | Sudo Required | |------|-------------|---------------| | `system_info` | Hostname, kernel, CPU, RAM, uptime | No | | `disk_usage` | Disk usage for all mounted filesystems | No | | `memory_usage` | RAM and swap usage details | No | | `health_check` | Full system health assessment | No | | `services_list` | List systemd services (all/running/failed) | No | | `service_status` | Detailed status of a specific service | No | | `service_manage` | Start/stop/restart/enable/disable a service | Yes | | `service_logs` | Last N log lines via journalctl | No | | `processes_list` | Running processes sorted by CPU/memory | No | | `process_find` | Find processes by name | No | | `top_consumers` | Top 5 CPU and memory consumers | No | | `network_interfaces` | Network interfaces and IP addresses | No | | `open_ports` | Listening ports (LISTEN state) | No | | `a…
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