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Kastell

by kastelldevversion 1.14.0i★ –iRuns on your computer
Registry nameio.github.kastelldev/kastell

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Server security audit (413 checks), hardening, and fleet management across 4 cloud providers.

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

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What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

  • Connection: Runs on your computer
  • Transport: stdio
  • Category: Other
  • You need to fill in: HETZNER_TOKEN, DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN, VULTR_TOKEN, LINODE_TOKEN

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

  • Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
  • Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
  • You fill in yourself: HETZNER_TOKEN, DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN, VULTR_TOKEN, LINODE_TOKEN

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

  • npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kastell": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kastell"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HETZNER_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "VULTR_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "LINODE_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add kastell --env HETZNER_TOKEN=your-value --env DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN=your-value --env VULTR_TOKEN=your-value --env LINODE_TOKEN=your-value -- npx -y kastell

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kastell": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kastell"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HETZNER_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "VULTR_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "LINODE_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "kastell": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kastell"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HETZNER_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "VULTR_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "LINODE_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

  • HETZNER_TOKEN secret env
    Hetzner Cloud API token (optional — only for Hetzner servers)
  • DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN secret env
    DigitalOcean API token (optional — only for DigitalOcean servers)
  • VULTR_TOKEN secret env
    Vultr API token (optional — only for Vultr servers)
  • LINODE_TOKEN secret env
    Linode API token (optional — only for Linode servers)

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 6, 2026

  • ✓ Pass

    Maker matches the repo

    The registry name was verified with the GitHub account kastelldev, which owns the repo

  • … Not checked yet

    Still maintained

    We have not read this repo from GitHub yet

  • … Not checked yet

    Has a licence

    We have not read this repo from GitHub yet

  • – Not applicable

    Endpoint responds

    This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint

  • – Not applicable

    Sign-in with OAuth

    Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead

  • … Not checked yet

    No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

    Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Otheri

  • More stars than 0% of the other 32484 servers in this category
  • Published to the registry more recently than 5% of the other 32484 servers in this category
  • Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 32484 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Kastell safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: HETZNER_TOKEN, DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN, VULTR_TOKEN, LINODE_TOKEN

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.14.0) reached the registry 8 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Spec Driven Development, Remote Desktop Commander, Recta

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README from the maker

Open the README

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Kastell Your infrastructure, fortified.

English | Türkçe

Why Kastell?

Server security is fragmented. Lynis scans but doesn't fix. OpenSCAP is powerful but complex. Custom scripts work until they don't -- and nobody maintains them. Each tool has its own output format, its own update cycle, its own learning curve.

Kastell takes a different approach: one CLI that audits, fixes, hardens, and monitors. Scan your server, apply safe fixes, lock it down to production standards, and keep watching -- all with the same tool.

AI-native from day one. Kastell ships with a built-in MCP server, so Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI agent can manage your servers directly. Go from a prompt to production hardening in seconds.

You don't need four separate tools to secure a server.

Quick Start

# Interactive mode -- no commands to memorize

npx kastell

Running kastell without any arguments launches an interactive search menu with a gradient ASCII banner and quick-start examples. Browse actions by emoji-categorized groups, type to filter results instantly, and configure options step by step -- no need to remember any command names or flags.

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KASTELL v2.3.1 · Your infrastructure, fortified.

$ kastell init --template production → deploy a new server $ kastell status --all → check all servers $ kastell secure setup → harden SSH + fail2ban $ kastell maintain --all → full maintenance cycle

? What would you like to do? Server Management ❯ Deploy a new server Add an existing server List all servers ... Security Harden SSH & fail2ban Manage firewall (UFW) ...

Each action includes sub-options (server mode, template, log source, port number, etc.) and a <- Back option to return to the main menu at any point.

If you already know the commands, you can still use them directly:

kastell init                    # Deploy a new server

kastell status my-server # Check server status kastell backup --all # Backup all servers

Kastell handles server provisioning, SSH key setup, firewall configuration, and platform installation automatically.

What Makes Kastell Different?

ProblemSolution
Broke your server with an update?Pre-update snapshot protection via maintain
No idea if your server is healthy?Built-in monitoring, health checks, and doctor diagnostics
Security is an afterthought?Firewall, SSH hardening, SSL, and security audits built-in
Backups? Maybe someday...One-command backup & restore with manifest tracking
Managing multiple servers?--all flag across backup, maintain, status, and health
Existing server not tracked?kastell add brings any server under management
Don't want to memorize commands?Just run kastell -- interactive menu guides you

Kastell vs Alternatives

FeatureKastellLynisOpenSCAP
Installationnpm i -g kastellPackage managerPackage manager
LanguageTypeScriptShellC/Python
Security Checks449300+Varies by profile
Auto-FixSafe tierSuggest onlySuggest only
MCP (AI Agent)17 tools----
ComplianceCIS, PCI-DSS, HIPAACIS, HIPAACIS, STIG, PCI-DSS
Cloud Provision4 providers----
Hardening (Lock)24-step----
Remote MonitoringGuard daemon----
Telegram BotBuilt-in----
Platform SupportLinux (SSH)Linux/macOS/BSDLinux
LicenseApache 2.0GPL-3.0LGPL-2.1

What Can You Do?

Deploy
kastell                               # Interactive menu (recommended)

kastell init # Interactive setup (direct) kastell init --provider hetzner # Non-interactive kastell init --config kastell.yml # From YAML config kastell init --template production # Use a template kastell init --mode bare # Generic VPS (no platform) kastell init --mode dokploy # Dokploy (Docker Swarm PaaS)

Manage
kastell list                  # List all servers

kastell status my-server # Check server status kastell status --all # Check all servers kastell ssh my-server # SSH into server kastell restart my-server # Restart server kastell destroy my-server # Destroy cloud server entirely kastell add # Add existing server kastell remove my-server # Remove from local config kastell config set key value # Manage default configuration kastell config validate # Validate servers.yaml structure and types kastell export # Export server list to JSON kastell import servers.json # Import servers from JSON

Update & Maintain
kastell update my-server              # Update platform (Coolify or Dokploy, auto-detected)

kastell update my-server --dry-run # Preview update without executing kastell maintain my-server # Full maintenance (snapshot + update + health + reboot) kastell maintain my-server --dry-run # Preview maintenance steps kastell maintain --all # Maintain all servers

Back Up & Restore
kastell backup my-server      # Backup DB + config

kastell backup --all # Backup all servers kastell restore my-server # Restore from backup

Snapshots
kastell snapshot create my-server   # Create VPS snapshot (with cost estimate)

kastell snapshot list my-server # List snapshots kastell snapshot list --all # List all snapshots across servers kastell snapshot delete my-server # Delete a snapshot

Security
kastell firewall status my-server   # Check firewall

kastell firewall setup my-server # Configure UFW kastell secure audit my-server # Security audit kastell secure setup my-server # SSH hardening + fail2ban kastell domain add my-server --domain example.com # Set domain + SSL

Security Audit
kastell audit my-server                  # Full security audit (31 categories, 449 checks)

kastell audit my-server --json # JSON output for automation kastell audit my-server --threshold 70 # Exit code 1 if score below threshold kastell audit my-server --fix # Interactive fix mode (prompts per severity) kastell audit my-server --fix --dry-run # Preview fixes without executing kastell audit my-server --watch # Re-audit every 5 min, show only changes kastell audit my-server --watch 60 # Custom interval (60 seconds) kastell audit --host root@1.2.3.4 # Audit unregistered server kastell audit my-server --badge # SVG badge output kastell audit my-server --report html # Full HTML report kastell audit my-server --score-only # Just the score (CI-friendly) kastell audit my-server --summary # Compact dashboard view kastell audit my-server --explain # Explain failed checks with remediation guidance kastell audit my-server --compliance cis # Filter by compliance framework (cis-level1, cis-level2, pci-dss, hipaa)

Security Hardening
kastell lock my-server                        # 24-step production hardening (SSH + UFW + sysctl + auditd + AIDE + Docker)

kastell lock my-server --dry-run # Preview hardening steps without applying

Monitor & Debug
kastell monitor my-server             # CPU, RAM, disk usage

kastell logs my-server # View platform logs (Coolify or Dokploy) kastell logs my-server -f # Follow logs kastell health # Health check all servers kastell doctor # Check local environment

Supported Providers

ProviderStatusRegionsStarting Price
Hetzner CloudStableEU, US~€4/mo
DigitalOceanStableGlobal~$18/mo
VultrStableGlobal~$12/mo
Linode (Akamai)BetaGlobal~$12/mo

Prices reflect the cheapest plan with at least 2 GB RAM (required by Coolify and Dokploy). Bare mode has no minimum requirements -- plans start from ~$2.50/mo depending on provider. You can choose a different size during setup. Linode support is in beta -- community testing welcome.

Supported Platforms

PlatformMode FlagMin RAMMin CPUDescription
Coolify--mode coolify (default)2 GB2 vCPUDocker-based PaaS (port 8000)
Dokploy--mode dokploy2 GB2 vCPUDocker Swarm-based PaaS (port 3000)
Bare--mode bare——Generic VPS, no platform overhead

Kastell uses a PlatformAdapter architecture -- the same commands (update, maintain, logs, health) work across all platforms. The platform is stored in your server record and auto-detected on each command.

Developer Experience

FeatureCommand / FlagDescription
Dry Run--dry-runPreview destructive commands without executing. Available on: destroy, update, restart, remove, maintain, restore, firewall, domain, backup, snapshot, secure.
Shell Completions`kastell completions bash\zsh\fish`Generate shell completion scripts for tab-completion of commands and options.
Config Validationkastell config validateCheck servers.yaml for structural and type errors using Zod strict schemas.
Version Checkkastell --versionShows current version and notifies if a newer version is available on npm.

YAML Config

Deploy with a single config file:

# kastell.yml

provider: hetzner region: nbg1 size: cax11 name: my-coolify fullSetup: true domain: coolify.example.com

kastell init --config kastell.yml

Templates

TemplateBest ForIncludes
starterTesting, side projects1-2 vCPU, 2-4 GB RAM

| production | Live applications | 2-4 vCPU, 4-8

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