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The MCP Terminal Server is a secure command-line interface that enables AI models to interact with your terminal while maintaining security and control. With this server, you can:
Execute Commands: Run terminal commands securely with configurable permissions, including remote execution via SSH
File System Operations: Perform operations within strictly allowed paths
Environment Variable Management: Securely manage environment variables for command execution
Cross-Platform Support: Operate on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
Security: Benefit from command validation, restricted paths, and proper error handling
MCP Terminal Server
A secure command-line interface server for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables AI models to interact with your terminal while maintaining security and control.
Features
🔒 Secure command execution with configurable permissions
📁 File system operations within allowed paths
🌍 Environment variable management
💻 Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
🔌 Remote system connections support via command execution
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"terminal": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
"--allowed-paths",
"/path/to/allowed/directory"
]
}
}
}
Restart Claude Desktop to apply the changes. You can now use the terminal capabilities through Claude with secure file access and command execution.
Available Tools
execute_command: Run terminal commands securely (including SSH and remote commands)
Security
All operations are restricted to specified allowed paths
Commands are validated and sanitized before execution
Environment variables are carefully managed
Proper error handling for security-related issues
Development
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/dillip285/mcp-terminal.git
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Configure npm authentication
cp .npmrc.example .npmrc
# Edit .npmrc and add your NPM_TOKEN
# Run tests
npm test
# Build the project
npm run build
Publishing
To publish the package:
Copy
.npmrc.exampleto.npmrcAdd your npm authentication token to
.npmrcRun
npm publish --access public
Note: Never commit your .npmrc file with the authentication token. It is already added to .gitignore.
Contributing
Fork the repository
Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'feat: Add amazing feature')Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature)Open a Pull Request
License
MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
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Support
For bug reports and feature requests, please open an issue.
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