Pandora's Shell
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MCP server enabling AI assistants to execute terminal commands through a secure shell interface
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- Zelaron
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- Execute any shell command with full system access
- Capture command output (stdout and stderr)
- Set working directory for command execution
- Handle command timeouts (5-minute timeout)
- Returns exit code, standard output, and standard error
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
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Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Pandora's ShellCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install prerequisites (Python 3.10+, Git, uv), clone the repository, create a virtual environment, install dependencies, and then configure the claude_desktop_config.json file with the correct paths to the executor script. After restarting Claude Desktop, the server appears in the Installed MCP Servers list.
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pandora's shell": {
"Pandoras-Shell": {
"command": "python3",
"args": [
"-m",
"venv",
"venv"
]
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"Pandoras-Shell": {
"command": "python3",
"args": [
"-m",
"venv",
"venv"
]
}
}Pandora's Shell
⚠️ IMPORTANT SECURITY WARNING: This MCP server grants AI assistants unrestricted ability to execute terminal commands on your system. Only use in controlled environments like virtual machines (VMs) or development systems you can afford to rebuild.
About
An MCP server that empowers AI assistants to execute terminal commands on your system. Due to the unrestricted access this provides, it's crucial to use this software responsibly and be fully aware of the security risks involved.
Note: This server is compatible with any AI assistant that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The provided configuration and setup instructions are specifically tailored for Claude Desktop, which offers comprehensive support for all MCP features.
Features
- Execute any shell command with full system access
- Capture command output (stdout/stderr)
- Set working directory
- Handle command timeouts
API
Tools
- execute_command
- Execute any shell command and return its output
- Inputs:
- command (string): Command to execute
- directory (string, optional): Working directory
- Returns:
- Command exit code
- Standard output
- Standard error
- Features:
- 5-minute timeout
- Working directory support
- Error handling
Installation
Prerequisites
- Claude Desktop with an active Claude Pro/Enterprise subscription
- Download from: Claude AI
- Python 3.10 or higher
- Git
- uv (required for package management)
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