MCP Shell Server
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MCP Shell Server is a bridge that allows AI agents to safely execute shell commands using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It functions as a server to execute shell commands.
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What is MCP Shell Server?
MCP Shell Server is a server that uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to execute shell commands. It acts as a bridge between AI agents and the system shell, providing a safe and controlled way for AI to interact with the operating system.
How to use MCP Shell Server?
The server can be installed from npm or built from source. It requires configuration in the Cursor configuration file to define the server and rules to guide tool usage. Once configured, AI agents can send commands to the server via MCP using the shell_exec tool.
Key features of MCP Shell Server
Execute shell commands (single-line and multi-line support)
Support for various shells (bash, zsh, fish, powershell, cmd, etc.)
Detailed error handling and logging
MCP Inspector compatible
Use cases of MCP Shell Server
Automated code execution
System administration tasks
Integration with AI-powered development tools
Running tests and builds
Retrieving system information
FAQ from MCP Shell Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
Model Context Protocol is a protocol for communication between AI agents and external tools or services.
What shells are supported?
What shells are supported?
The server supports various shells including bash, zsh, fish, powershell, and cmd.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
Configuration involves adding the server to the Cursor configuration file and defining rules for tool usage.
How do I execute commands?
How do I execute commands?
Commands are executed by calling the shell_exec tool with the desired command as a parameter.
Where are the logs stored?
Where are the logs stored?
Logs are written to the mcp-shell.log file.