Terminal MCP Server
by stat-guy
The Terminal MCP Server enables execution of terminal commands through Claude Desktop. It provides a way to interact with the system's terminal environment from within Claude.
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What is Terminal MCP Server?
The Terminal MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to allow Claude Desktop to execute terminal commands on the host system. It acts as a bridge between Claude and the system's command-line interface.
How to use Terminal MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to clone the repository, install dependencies, build the project, and configure Claude Desktop to recognize the server. After configuring Claude, you can ask Claude to execute terminal commands using natural language prompts.
Key features of Terminal MCP Server
Execute any terminal command with arguments and options
Navigate between directories while maintaining state
Get terminal environment information
Full output capture (stdout, stderr, exit codes)
Proper error handling and formatting
Use cases of Terminal MCP Server
Automating system tasks through Claude
Retrieving system information using natural language
Managing files and directories via Claude
Integrating terminal commands into Claude workflows
FAQ from Terminal MCP Server
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol that allows Claude Desktop to interact with external tools and services.
What Node.js version is required?
What Node.js version is required?
Node.js v18 or higher is required to run the server.
How do I configure Claude Desktop?
How do I configure Claude Desktop?
You need to edit the claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server configuration, specifying the command and arguments to start the server.
Is the server secure?
Is the server secure?
The server requires explicit user permission through Claude Desktop for command execution, and environment variables can be controlled through the configuration. Command execution includes timeouts and error handling.
How do I contribute to the project?
How do I contribute to the project?
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.