Windows CLI MCP Server

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About Windows CLI MCP Server

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#windows-cli #mcp-server #command-line

Windows CLI MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "SimonB97_win-cli-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@simonb97/server-win-cli",
        "--init-config",
        "./config.json"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windows CLI MCP Server tools

Execute a command in the specified shell

Get the history of executed commands

Execute a command on a remote system via SSH

Disconnect from an SSH server

Overview

What is Windows CLI MCP Server?

Windows CLI MCP Server is an MCP server for secure command-line interactions on Windows systems, enabling controlled access to PowerShell, CMD, Git Bash shells, and remote systems via SSH. It allows MCP clients like Claude Desktop to perform operations on your system.

How to use Windows CLI MCP Server?

Add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json using npx -y @simonb97/server-win-cli. Optionally specify a config file with the --config flag. Create a default config by copying config.json.example or running npx @simonb97/server-win-cli --init-config ./config.json.

Key features of Windows CLI MCP Server

Multi-Shell Support: PowerShell, CMD, and Git Bash
SSH Support: Execute commands on remote systems
Security Controls: command blocking, path validation, injection protection
Configurable: custom security rules, shell settings, SSH profiles
Command logging and history tracking
Working directory restrictions and command length limits

Use cases of Windows CLI MCP Server

Run scripts and commands on local Windows machines via AI assistants
Manage remote Linux/Windows servers through SSH from an MCP client
Automate system administration tasks with strict security constraints
Execute shell commands in a controlled, audited environment

Frequently asked questions

What shells are supported?

PowerShell, Command Prompt (CMD), and Git Bash are supported. Each can be enabled or disabled in the configuration.

How do I restrict which commands can run?

Blocked commands and arguments are defined in the `security` section of the config file. Blocked commands apply to both direct use and full paths, case-insensitively.

Does this server allow remote SSH connections?

Yes, SSH is supported but disabled by default. You can enable it and configure connection profiles (password or key authentication) in the `ssh` config section.

Where is the configuration file stored?

The server looks for config in order: path specified by `--config` flag, `./config.json`, or `~/.win-cli-mcp/config.json`.

What are the default security settings?

Default settings include command length limit (2000 chars), blocked dangerous commands (rm, del, format, etc.), restricted working directory to user's home and current directory, command logging, and injection protection enabled.

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