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Free, open-source terminal SSH manager and SSH config editor in Rust for macOS and Linux that keeps ~/.ssh/config in sync with 16 cloud providers, monitors live SSH tunnels and manages Docker and Podman containers fleet-wide. Plus scp, Vault SSH certs and an MCP server for AI agents.

MCP Servers349 stars14 forksRustMITUpdated 4d ago
ClaudeWave Trust Score
92/100
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  • Actively maintained (<30d)
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Last scanned: 6/11/2026
Install in Claude Code / Claude Desktop
Method: Manual · purple
Claude Code CLI
git clone https://github.com/erickochen/purple
claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "purple": {
      "command": "purple"
    }
  }
}
1. Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
2. Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
3. Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
💡 Install the binary first: cargo install purple (or build from https://github.com/erickochen/purple).
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What people ask about purple

What is erickochen/purple?

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erickochen/purple is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. Free, open-source terminal SSH manager and SSH config editor in Rust for macOS and Linux that keeps ~/.ssh/config in sync with 16 cloud providers, monitors live SSH tunnels and manages Docker and Podman containers fleet-wide. Plus scp, Vault SSH certs and an MCP server for AI agents. It has 349 GitHub stars and was last updated 4d ago.

How do I install purple?

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You can install purple by cloning the repository (https://github.com/erickochen/purple) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.

Is erickochen/purple safe to use?

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Our security agent has analyzed erickochen/purple and assigned a Trust Score of 92/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.

Who maintains erickochen/purple?

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erickochen/purple is maintained by erickochen. The last recorded GitHub activity is from 4d ago, with 5 open issues.

Are there alternatives to purple?

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Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar mcp servers at /categories/mcp, sorted by popularity or recent activity.

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