Mcp Shell Server
What is Mcp Shell Server
mcp-shell-server is a simple MCP server designed to expose a tool for running terminal commands, allowing users to execute commands and retrieve their outputs.
Use cases
Use cases include listing files in a directory, executing system commands for automation, and testing command outputs in a controlled environment.
How to use
To use mcp-shell-server, first install the MCP Python SDK using ‘pip install mcp’. Then, start the server with ‘python server.py’ and connect to it using an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop or the MCP Inspector.
Key features
Key features include the ability to run terminal commands, return standard output, standard error output, and the command’s return code. It also has a timeout for commands and emphasizes security considerations.
Where to use
mcp-shell-server can be used in development environments, automation scripts, and any scenario where executing terminal commands programmatically is required.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Overview
What is Mcp Shell Server
mcp-shell-server is a simple MCP server designed to expose a tool for running terminal commands, allowing users to execute commands and retrieve their outputs.
Use cases
Use cases include listing files in a directory, executing system commands for automation, and testing command outputs in a controlled environment.
How to use
To use mcp-shell-server, first install the MCP Python SDK using ‘pip install mcp’. Then, start the server with ‘python server.py’ and connect to it using an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop or the MCP Inspector.
Key features
Key features include the ability to run terminal commands, return standard output, standard error output, and the command’s return code. It also has a timeout for commands and emphasizes security considerations.
Where to use
mcp-shell-server can be used in development environments, automation scripts, and any scenario where executing terminal commands programmatically is required.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Content
MCP Terminal Server
A simple MCP server that exposes a tool for running terminal commands.
Installation
- Install the MCP Python SDK:
pip install mcp
Usage
- Start the server:
python server.py
- Connect to the server in an MCP-compatible client, such as Claude Desktop:
mcp install server.py
Or use the MCP Inspector to test it:
mcp dev server.py
Tool Overview
This server exposes one tool:
terminal_command
Runs a terminal command and returns its output.
Parameters:
command: The command to run in the terminal
Returns:
- A dictionary containing:
stdout: The standard output from the commandstderr: The standard error output from the commandreturn_code: The command’s return code (0 typically means success)
Example Usage in Claude:
Can you list the files in the current directory using the terminal tool?
Security Considerations
This tool executes commands directly on your system. Use with caution as it can run any command with the same permissions as the user running the server.
Limitations
- Commands timeout after 30 seconds
- For security reasons, consider implementing additional validation and restrictions on the commands that can be executed
Dev Tools Supporting MCP
The following are the main code editors that support the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
