iTerm MCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| write_to_terminalA | Writes text to the active iTerm terminal - often used to run a command in the terminal |
| read_terminal_outputC | Reads the output from the active iTerm terminal |
| send_control_characterC | Sends a control character to the active iTerm terminal (e.g., Control-C) |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 3 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: reading output, sending control characters, and writing text/commands. There is no overlap in functionality, making it easy for an agent to select the right tool for each operation.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (read_terminal_output, send_control_character, write_to_terminal). The naming is uniform and predictable, using snake_case throughout with clear action-object pairs.
With only 3 tools, the set feels minimal but covers core terminal interactions. For a terminal control server, this is borderline thin, as additional operations like listing sessions or managing tabs might be expected, but it's not severely lacking.
The tools cover essential terminal operations: reading, writing, and sending control signals. Minor gaps exist, such as no tools for managing multiple terminals or sessions, but the core workflow for interacting with an active terminal is well-supported without dead ends.