SFTP

io.github.AdversTM/sftp-mcp

SFTP-only file access for AI: browse, edit, transfer and sync files, no shell access needed.

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Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sftp-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sftp-mcp@1.1.4"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SFTP_PORT": "22",
        "SFTP_PASSWORD": "<your SFTP_PASSWORD>",
        "SFTP_PASSPHRASE": "<your SFTP_PASSPHRASE>",
        "SFTP_READ_ONLY": "false",
        "SFTP_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVE": "true"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • SFTP_PORTSSH port.
  • SFTP_PASSWORDsecretPassword authentication.
  • SFTP_PASSPHRASEsecretPassphrase for the private key.
  • SFTP_READ_ONLYDeny every remote mutation.
  • SFTP_ALLOW_DESTRUCTIVESet to false to deny delete, rmdir, rename and non-dry-run sync.

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Files & Storage
Version
1.1.4
Registry
active
Published
11/12/2026

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