Unix Manual Server (MCP)
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The Unix Manual Server (MCP) provides Unix command documentation directly within Claude conversations. It allows users to retrieve help pages, man pages, and usage information for Unix commands.
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What is Unix Manual Server (MCP)?
The Unix Manual Server (MCP) is a server designed to provide Unix command documentation within Claude conversations. It allows users to easily access information about Unix commands, including help pages, man pages, and usage examples.
How to use Unix Manual Server (MCP)?
To use the server, first install it in Claude Desktop using the provided instructions. Once installed, you can ask Claude questions about Unix commands, such as requesting documentation, listing available commands, or checking if a command exists. Examples are provided in the Usage section of the README.
Key features of Unix Manual Server (MCP)
Get command documentation
List common commands
Check command existence
Command injection prevention
Use cases of Unix Manual Server (MCP)
Learning Unix commands
Troubleshooting command usage
Discovering available commands
Quickly accessing documentation within Claude
FAQ from Unix Manual Server (MCP)
What is the purpose of this server?
What is the purpose of this server?
To provide Unix command documentation directly within Claude conversations.
What kind of documentation can I access?
What kind of documentation can I access?
You can access help pages, man pages, and usage information for Unix commands.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
Follow the installation instructions in the README, which involve cloning the repository and installing the package using pip or uv, then installing the server in Claude Desktop.
How can I test the server locally?
How can I test the server locally?
Use the mcp dev unix_manual_server.py command to test the server without installing it in Claude.
What security measures are in place?
What security measures are in place?
The server validates command names, executes commands directly without using shell, sets timeouts on command executions, and only checks for documentation.