mcp-terminal
Terminal control server for LLM integration via MCP. mcp-terminal is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by sichang824. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 2 tools, including execute_command and get_terminal_info, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Terminal and AI/LLM.
What is this MCP
MCP Terminal is a standardized interface server that enables AI assistants to execute terminal commands and retrieve output results through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
How to use this MCP
Install via Python/uv, then run the server in either STDIO or SSE mode. Configure Claude Desktop to connect to the server for AI-powered terminal control.
What this MCP can be used for
Enables AI assistants to perform terminal operations, automate command execution, and integrate shell capabilities into AI workflows while maintaining security controls.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-terminal MCP server?
mcp-terminal is a Model Context Protocol server from sichang824. 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 mcp-terminal to my AI client?
Add mcp-terminal 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 mcp-terminal provide?
mcp-terminal provides 2 tools: execute_command and get_terminal_info.
Is mcp-terminal free to use?
mcp-terminal 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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