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MCP Command Server

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MCP Command Server provides a secure, containerized interface for remote command execution with built-in pattern-based security validation and comprehensive API documentation. It's designed for executing shell commands on a server with security in mind, featuring command pattern exclusion.

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What is MCP Command Server?

MCP Command Server is a JSON-RPC 2.0 compliant API server designed for executing shell commands on a server securely. It utilizes a pattern-based exclusion system to prevent potentially harmful operations and is fully containerized with Docker.

How to use MCP Command Server?

The server can be installed using Docker or by building from source with Rust. Once running, commands can be executed by sending JSON-RPC requests to the API endpoint. API documentation is available at the /context endpoint in markdown format.

Key features of MCP Command Server

  • JSON-RPC 2.0 API

  • Command Security (pattern-based filtering)

  • Self-Documenting (/context endpoint)

  • Containerized (Docker ready)

  • Production-Ready (security-focused, non-root execution)

  • Developer-Friendly (Postman collection included)

Use cases of MCP Command Server

  • Remote server administration

  • Automated task execution

  • Secure command execution in sandboxed environments

  • Integration with CI/CD pipelines

FAQ from MCP Command Server

What is JSON-RPC?

JSON-RPC is a stateless, light-weight remote procedure call (RPC) protocol encoded in JSON.

How does the command exclusion system work?

The server uses an exclude.yaml file containing plain text and regular expression patterns to block potentially harmful commands.

How do I access the API documentation?

The API documentation is available in markdown format at the /context endpoint.

Is the server secure?

Yes, the server is designed with security in mind, featuring command exclusion, non-root execution within Docker, and a security-focused design.

Can I contribute to the project?

Yes, contributions are welcome! Please submit a Pull Request.