Terminal

by dillip285

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Provides a secure terminal environment for executing system commands within allowed paths, enabling controlled file management and script execution.

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Author: dillip285
Repository: dillip285/mcp-terminal
GitHub stars: 5
License: MIT License
Categories: Developer Tools, Productivity, Design, File Management, AI, Project Management, Security, Frontend

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"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name Terminal

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) npx
Arguments
- Argument 1 @dillip285/mcp-terminal
- Argument 2 --allowed-paths
- Argument 3 /path/to/allowed/directory
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

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "terminal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
        "--allowed-paths",
        "/path/to/allowed/directory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop to apply the changes. You can now use the terminal capabilities through Claude with secure file access and command execution.

npm install

cp .npmrc.example .npmrc

`execute_command`

Run terminal commands securely (including SSH and remote commands)

- execute_command: Run terminal commands securely (including SSH and remote commands)

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "terminal": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
                "--allowed-paths",
                "/path/to/allowed/directory"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "cwd": "",
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
        "--allowed-paths",
        "/path/to/allowed/directory"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "npx"
}

Macos

{
    "cwd": "",
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
        "--allowed-paths",
        "/path/to/allowed/directory"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "npx"
}

Windows

{
    "cwd": "",
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/c",
        "npx",
        "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
        "--allowed-paths",
        "/path/to/allowed/directory"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "cmd"
}

A secure command-line interface server for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables AI models to interact with your terminal while maintaining security and control.

Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:

{ "mcpServers": { "terminal": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "@dillip285/mcp-terminal", "--allowed-paths", "/path/to/allowed/directory" ] } } }

Restart Claude Desktop to apply the changes. You can now use the terminal capabilities through Claude with secure file access and command execution.

- execute_command: Run terminal commands securely (including SSH and remote commands)

- All operations are restricted to specified allowed paths
- Commands are validated and sanitized before execution
- Environment variables are carefully managed
- Proper error handling for security-related issues

# Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/dillip285/mcp-terminal.git # Install dependencies npm install # Configure npm authentication cp .npmrc.example .npmrc # Edit .npmrc and add your NPM_TOKEN # Run tests npm test # Build the project npm run build

- Copy.npmrc.exampleto.npmrc
- Add your npm authentication token to.npmrc
- Runnpm publish --access public

Note: Never commit your.npmrcfile with the authentication token. It is already added to.gitignore.
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
- Commit your changes (git commit -m 'feat: Add amazing feature')
- Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
- Open a Pull Request

MIT License - see theLICENSEfile for details.

For bug reports and feature requests, please open an issue.

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