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isolated-commands-mcp-server

by mikegehard

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for running commands locally in an isolated environment. It implements a simple notes system to demonstrate core MCP concepts.

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What is isolated-commands-mcp-server?

This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that implements a simple notes system, demonstrating core MCP concepts by providing resources representing text notes, tools for creating new notes, and prompts for generating summaries of notes.

How to use isolated-commands-mcp-server?

To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config to the claude_desktop_config.json file. The configuration requires specifying the command to execute the server's index.js file. Debugging can be done using the MCP Inspector.

Key features of isolated-commands-mcp-server

  • Resources: List and access notes via note:// URIs.

  • Tools: create_note - Create new text notes with title and content parameters.

  • Prompts: summarize_notes - Generate a summary of all stored notes.

  • Plain text mime type for simple content access

Use cases of isolated-commands-mcp-server

  • Integrating local commands with LLMs.

  • Creating a notes system accessible through MCP.

  • Demonstrating MCP concepts.

  • Running commands in an isolated environment.

FAQ from isolated-commands-mcp-server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol for integrating tools and resources with Large Language Models.

How do I install the server?

Install dependencies using npm install, then build the server using npm run build.

How do I run the server in development mode?

Use npm run watch for development with auto-rebuild.

How do I debug the server?

Use the MCP Inspector, accessible via npm run inspector.

Where do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?

On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json