Mcp Shell Execute
What is Mcp Shell Execute
MCP Shell Execute is a Model Context Protocol capability that allows the execution of shell commands on the host system, providing a way to integrate shell command functionalities within an MCC-enabled application.
Use cases
Typical use cases include automating system tasks, running scripts, retrieving system information, or executing administrative commands programmatically from within an application using the MCP protocol.
How to use
To use MCP Shell Execute, integrate it into your MCP configuration by specifying it under the capabilities section. You can invoke the execute.command method to run shell commands, providing the command string and an optional timeout parameter.
Key features
Key features include executing arbitrary shell commands, returning standard output and error messages, and providing exit codes to determine command success. The API is straightforward and allows for configurable timeouts.
Where to use
This capability is suitable for applications where integration with system-level operations is necessary, particularly in automation, DevOps tools, or any system management tasks requiring shell command execution.
Overview
What is Mcp Shell Execute
MCP Shell Execute is a Model Context Protocol capability that allows the execution of shell commands on the host system, providing a way to integrate shell command functionalities within an MCC-enabled application.
Use cases
Typical use cases include automating system tasks, running scripts, retrieving system information, or executing administrative commands programmatically from within an application using the MCP protocol.
How to use
To use MCP Shell Execute, integrate it into your MCP configuration by specifying it under the capabilities section. You can invoke the execute.command method to run shell commands, providing the command string and an optional timeout parameter.
Key features
Key features include executing arbitrary shell commands, returning standard output and error messages, and providing exit codes to determine command success. The API is straightforward and allows for configurable timeouts.
Where to use
This capability is suitable for applications where integration with system-level operations is necessary, particularly in automation, DevOps tools, or any system management tasks requiring shell command execution.
Content
MCP Shell Execute
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) capability for executing shell commands.
Installation
npm install mcp-shell-execute
Usage
In your MCP configuration
Add the shell execute capability to your MCP configuration:
{
"capabilities": {
"shell": {
"provider": "mcp-shell-execute"
}
}
}API
The shell execute capability provides one method:
execute.command
Executes a shell command and returns its output.
Parameters:
command(string, required): The command to executetimeout(number, optional): Timeout in milliseconds (default: 60000)
Returns:
stdout(string): Standard output from the commandstderr(string): Standard error from the commandexitCode(number): Exit code from the command (0 for success)
Example:
Development
- Install dependencies:
npm install
- Build:
npm run build
- Run in development mode:
npm run dev
Security Considerations
This capability executes shell commands on the host system. Make sure to:
- Validate and sanitize input commands
- Run with appropriate permissions
- Consider using a restricted shell or command whitelist for production use