terminal-controller-mcp
MCP server for secure terminal command execution and file operations. terminal-controller-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by GongRzhe. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 10 tools, including execute_command, get_command_history, get_current_directory, change_directory, list_directory, write_file, read_file and insert_file_content, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Terminal, AI/Integration and Tool/Python.
What is this MCP
This MCP is a server that provides secure terminal command execution, directory navigation, and file system operations through a standardized interface. It acts as a bridge between AI assistants and the local terminal environment.
How to use this MCP
Configure with an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to your client's settings file. Once set up, interact using natural language commands through your client to execute terminal operations.
What this MCP can be used for
Enables AI assistants to perform terminal operations safely, including running commands, navigating directories, reading/writing files, and managing command history - all while maintaining security safeguards against dangerous operations.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the terminal-controller-mcp MCP server?
terminal-controller-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from GongRzhe. 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 terminal-controller-mcp to my AI client?
Add terminal-controller-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 terminal-controller-mcp provide?
terminal-controller-mcp provides 10 tools: execute_command, get_command_history, get_current_directory, change_directory, list_directory, write_file, read_file, insert_file_content, delete_file_content and update_file_content.
Is terminal-controller-mcp free to use?
terminal-controller-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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