Shell Execution MCP Server
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Shell Execution MCP Server for Claude and other MCP-compatible AI assistants
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- Persistent shell session across commands
- Background execution with process management
- Cross-platform support (macOS, Linux, Windows)
- Configurable command execution timeout
- Shell session reset capability
Install via git clone and npm install. Start the server with npm start. Add the server to your MCP configuration as a JSON entry with the command pointing to Node.js and the server.js file. Available tools: execute-command (with parameters command, runInBackground, timeoutMs) and reset-shell (no parameters).
Shell Execution MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides persistent shell command execution capabilities for Claude and other MCP-compatible AI assistants.
Features
- Persistent Shell Session: Maintains state between commands in the same session
- Background Execution: Run commands in the background with proper process management
- Cross-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows with the appropriate shell
- Timeout Control: Configure command execution timeouts to prevent hanging
- Session Reset: Ability to reset the shell session if needed
Installation
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