Best Zsh MCP Servers

Zsh is a powerful shell designed for interactive use, although it is also a scripting language. It incorporates many features from bash, ksh, and tcsh, with additional improvements.

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Why this server?
Supports executing commands specifically in the Zsh shell, enabling the use of Zsh-specific features and syntax when desired.
MCP Shell Server
Shell Access Command Line Autonomous Agents
mkusaka
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A server that uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow AI agents to safely execute shell commands on a host system.
Last updated 9 months ago
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MIT License
Why this server?
Enables execution of commands through the ZSH shell with security controls for running terminal commands on macOS
Mac Shell MCP Server
Shell Access Command Line OS Automation
cfdude
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An MCP server that allows secure execution of macOS terminal commands through Claude or Roo Code with built-in security whitelisting and approval mechanisms.
Last updated 5 days ago
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MIT License
Why this server?
Provides access to Zsh shell configuration options in Home Manager, allowing AI assistants to search and retrieve information about Zsh settings.
mcp-nixos
Documentation Access Developer Tools Search
utensils
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MCP-NixOS is a Model Context Protocol server that provides real-time, accurate information about NixOS packages, options, Home Manager, and nix-darwin configurations, preventing AI assistants from hallucinating about NixOS resources and enabling them to deliver factual system configuration guidance.
Last updated 21 days ago
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MIT License
Why this server?
Reports on Zsh shell installation, configuration files, and customizations.
DevEnvInfoServer
Developer Tools Databases Local
carterlasalle
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An MCP server that provides detailed information about your development environment to the Cursor code editor, enabling more context-aware assistance.
Last updated 6 months ago
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MIT License
Why this server?
Supports reading command history from Zsh, allowing users to access and search their Zsh command history through the MCP interface.
mcp-histfile
Shell Access Command Line Developer Tools
rajpdus
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A powerful tool for exploring, searching, and managing your shell command history through the MCP (Model Control Protocol) interface. This project allows you to easily access, search, and retrieve your previously executed shell commands.
Last updated a year ago
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MIT License
Why this server?
Mentioned as a target shell profile for configuring environment variables needed for sub-query backends when MCP clients don't reliably pass environment configuration.
Aleph
RAG Systems Autonomous Agents Code Execution
Hmbown
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Enables AI assistants to analyze documents larger than their context window by loading files into RAM and querying them via search, navigation, and Python execution tools. Supports recursive reasoning to process massive datasets in chunks using sub-agents.
Last updated 3 days ago
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MIT License
Why this server?
Supports integration with Zsh shell environments through custom shell scripts for easier server management.
Playwright SSE MCP Server
Browser Automation Web Scraping Hybrid
torohash
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A service that provides Playwright browser automation functionality through Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing clients to use Playwright features via SSE connections.
Last updated 10 months ago
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Why this server?
Offers command execution examples specifically for Zsh shell, supporting project setup and MCP server management.
CopilotMCP
Developer Tools Coding Agents Agent Orchestration
mehrshadshams
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A collection of MCP servers built with FastMCP framework that handle various tasks including customer interviews, E2E testing, and go-live processes, enabling seamless integration with GitHub Copilot through VSCode.
Last updated 9 months ago
Why this server?
Provides enhanced aliases and productivity shortcuts through Oh-My-Zsh integration
Enhanced Dash MCP Server
Documentation Access Developer Tools Code Execution
joshuadanpeterson
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An intelligent server that transforms local Dash documentation into a context-aware assistant for Claude, providing developers with seamless access to documentation while coding.
Last updated 5 months ago
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