MCP server for unix pty control

@ianks

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基本情報

カテゴリ

開発者ツール

トランスポート

stdio

作者

ianks

投稿者

Ian Ker-Seymer

MCP server for unix pty control について

The native MCP server for Unix PTY control gives AI models authentic, low-latency terminal access by spawning true pseudo-terminals—not brittle AppleScript hacks—so you can open persistent Bash, Python, or SSH sessions, run commands like “ssh prod.server,” and stream only fresh o

#terminal #shell #bash #rust

MCP server for unix pty control の設定

以下の設定を使って、このサーバーを MCP 対応クライアントに追加してください。

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "terminal-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "terminal-mcp"
    }
  }
}

MCP server for unix pty control のツール

spawn a new terminal

run and get output immediately

start long-running commands

poll async command progress

see what's running

cleanup when done

ctrl-c and friends

概要

What is mcp server for unix pty control?

It is an MCP server that gives AI models real terminal access by spawning Unix pseudo-terminal sessions, running commands, and reading output. It is designed for developers who need native, low-latency shell interaction for AI agents.

How to use mcp server for unix pty control?

Install with cargo install --git https://github.com/ianks/terminal-mcp, then add to Claude Code using claude mcp add --scope user terminal-mcp. AI models can then call tools like create_session, execute_command, and list_sessions via JSON-RPC.

Key features of mcp server for unix pty control

True Unix ptys, not AppleScript or workarounds
Async I/O powered by Tokio
Smart buffering that only returns new output
Session persistence across tool calls
Multi-session support to run several terminals at once

Use cases of mcp server for unix pty control

AI-assisted remote server debugging via SSH
Running long-lived shell commands with async output polling
Automating multi-step development workflows (build, test, deploy)
Interactive REPL sessions (Python, bash) controlled by an agent
Switching between multiple terminal contexts in a single conversation

よくある質問

What tools does the server expose?

It provides `create_session`, `execute_command`, `execute_command_async`, `read_streaming_output`, `list_sessions`, `destroy_session`, and `send_control_character`.

How does it differ from script-based terminal access?

It uses real pseudo-terminals (ptys) rather than simulated or hacked I/O, giving proper shell interaction with features like `ctrl-c`, process groups, and terminal signaling.

Can I run multiple terminals at the same time?

Yes. The server supports multi-session management, allowing you to spawn several named sessions (e.g., `bash`, `ssh`, `python`) and switch between them.

How do I run a long-running command without blocking?

Use the `execute_command_async` tool to start the command, then poll progress with `read_streaming_output` until completion. Sessions stay alive between calls.

What runtime dependencies does it require?

A Unix-like system with Rust installed (to compile via Cargo) and support for Unix ptys. The server is compiled as a native binary and communicates over MCP (stdio transport by default).

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