How to install SSH — policy-gated remote access in Codex

To install SSH — policy-gated remote access in Codex, run "codex mcp add ssh-policy-gated-remote-access -- npx -y ssh-mcp" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.

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Run the install command

In a terminal, run:

codex mcp add ssh-policy-gated-remote-access -- npx -y ssh-mcp

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Check it
Inside Codex, type /mcp to see the server and its tools.

MCP servers run with your permissions. If SSH — policy-gated remote access needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does SSH — policy-gated remote access work in Codex?

Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and SSH — policy-gated remote access installs with the steps above.

SSH — policy-gated remote access does not show up in Codex. What now?

Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is SSH — policy-gated remote access safe?

It scores 87 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.