Terminal MCP Server
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A simple MCP server that executes terminal commands and provides a terminal command cheat sheet. It also demonstrates potential security vulnerabilities in MCP server implementations.
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What is Terminal MCP Server?
The Terminal MCP Server is a tool that allows execution of terminal commands through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides a way to interact with the system's terminal from within applications that support MCP and includes a demonstration of security vulnerabilities that can arise from unsafe command execution.
How to use Terminal MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to install it and configure it within an MCP-compatible application like Claude. The README provides detailed installation and configuration steps, including creating a virtual environment, installing dependencies, and adding the server configuration to Claude's desktop configuration file. You can interact with the server's tools using MCP Inspector to test and debug.
Key features of Terminal MCP Server
Terminal Command Execution
Security Vulnerability Demo
Terminal Command Cheat Sheet
Error Handling
Use cases of Terminal MCP Server
Executing system commands remotely
Demonstrating security risks in MCP server implementations
Providing a terminal command reference
Testing and debugging MCP interactions
FAQ from Terminal MCP Server
What is the purpose of the magical_tool?
What is the purpose of the magical_tool?
The magical_tool demonstrates an unsafe command execution vulnerability and should not be used in production.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
Follow the installation instructions in the README, which involve creating a virtual environment and installing dependencies.
How do I configure the server for Claude?
How do I configure the server for Claude?
Add the server configuration to Claude's desktop configuration file, as shown in the README.
How can I test the server?
How can I test the server?
Use the MCP Inspector tool to interact with the server and test its tools.
What are the security implications of using this server?
What are the security implications of using this server?
The server includes a demonstration of command injection vulnerabilities. Be cautious when using the magical_tool and ensure proper validation in production environments.