iterm-mcp
iTerm MCP server for terminal access. iterm-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by ferrislucas. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 3 tools, including write_to_terminal, read_terminal_output and send_control_character, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Terminal, AI/Assistant and Tool/GitHub.
What is this MCP
iterm-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server that provides AI models with access to your iTerm terminal session, allowing them to read output, execute commands, and send control characters.
How to use this MCP
Install via npx or Smithery, then configure in Claude Desktop by adding the server config. The MCP provides tools likewrite_to_terminal, read_terminal_output, and send_control_character for model interaction.
What this MCP can be used for
Enables AI models to interact with your terminal for tasks like command execution, REPL interaction, and output analysis while maintaining efficiency through selective output inspection.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the iterm-mcp MCP server?
iterm-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from ferrislucas. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect iterm-mcp to my AI client?
Add iterm-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does iterm-mcp provide?
iterm-mcp provides 3 tools: write_to_terminal, read_terminal_output and send_control_character.
Is iterm-mcp free to use?
iterm-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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