Pandora's Shell
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Pandora's Shell is an MCP server that allows AI assistants to execute terminal commands on your system. It provides unrestricted access, so use it responsibly and be aware of the security risks.
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What is Pandora's Shell?
Pandora's Shell is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables AI assistants, such as Claude, to execute shell commands on the host system. This allows the AI to interact with the operating system and perform tasks like file management, running programs, and accessing system information.
How to use Pandora's Shell?
To use Pandora's Shell, you need to install it, configure it to work with your AI assistant (specifically Claude Desktop), and then use the AI assistant to send commands to the server. The installation process involves cloning the repository, setting up a virtual environment, installing dependencies, and configuring the AI assistant to communicate with the server. Detailed instructions are provided for both Windows and macOS.
Key features of Pandora's Shell
Execute any shell command with full system access
Capture command output (stdout/stderr)
Set working directory
Handle command timeouts
Use cases of Pandora's Shell
Automating system administration tasks
Integrating AI assistants with command-line tools
Performing complex operations that require shell access
Interacting with the operating system through natural language
FAQ from Pandora's Shell
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol that allows AI models to interact with external tools and services.
What are the security risks?
What are the security risks?
This server grants AI assistants unrestricted ability to execute terminal commands on your system. Only use in controlled environments like virtual machines (VMs) or development systems you can afford to rebuild.
Which AI assistants are compatible?
Which AI assistants are compatible?
This server is compatible with any AI assistant that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The provided configuration and setup instructions are specifically tailored for Claude Desktop.
How do I troubleshoot connection issues?
How do I troubleshoot connection issues?
Check the Claude Desktop logs, verify the paths in your configuration file, and ensure that the virtual environment is activated.
What if the server doesn't appear in Claude Desktop?
What if the server doesn't appear in Claude Desktop?
Double-check the configuration file location and syntax. Ensure that the paths to the Python interpreter and executor script are correct. Restart Claude Desktop completely after making changes.