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maintenanceAllows Claude desktop app to execute terminal commands and edit files on your computer through MCP, with features including command execution, process management, and diff-based file editing.
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Terminal MCP Server
by dha-aa
Allows running shell commands, reading/writing files, and listing directories on the user's machine.
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., "@Terminal MCP ServerList the files in my home directory"
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.
Terminal MCP Server
Gives Claude Desktop (or any MCP client) the ability to run shell commands, read/write files, and list directories on your machine.
š Documentation: See docs/README.md for full documentation, installation, and usage.
Quick Start
# Install
./scripts/install.sh
# Remove later
./scripts/uninstall.shRelated MCP server: Local Dev Bridge MCP
Project Structure
terminal-mcp/
āāā server.py # the MCP server (stays at root)
āāā scripts/
ā āāā install.sh # installation script
ā āāā uninstall.sh # uninstallation script
āāā docs/
ā āāā README.md # full documentation
ā āāā SECURITY.md # security considerations
ā āāā 00_change.md # AI-assisted change log
āāā tests/
ā āāā test_server.py # pytest suite
āāā pyproject.toml # dependencies and configuration
āāā LICENSE # MIT
āāā .gitignoreā ļø Security Note
This connects Claude to a real terminal on your computer. Claude will be able to run whatever commands it decides to run, within the safety limits below. Only install this if you're comfortable with that level of access.
See docs/SECURITY.md for the full threat model and guardrail limitations.
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