Terminal MCP Server

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Overview

What is Terminal MCP Server?

Terminal MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that allows AI assistants like Claude to execute terminal commands in specified directories. It is designed for users who need to grant an AI agent controlled command‑line access to their system.

How to use Terminal MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, and make start-server.sh executable. Then update your Claude configuration file to add the terminal MCP server entry, providing the absolute path to start-server.sh and the directories you want to expose.

Key features of Terminal MCP Server

Executes terminal commands in user‑specified directories
Integrates with Claude via the MCP protocol
Directory access is controlled through configuration
Supports Node.js v16+ and npm v7+
Built with security considerations in mind

Use cases of Terminal MCP Server

Allow Claude to run file operations in a sandboxed directory
Enable an AI assistant to execute build or deployment scripts
Provide controlled command execution for automated workflows
Let Claude manage files and processes within allowed paths

Frequently asked questions

What are the runtime dependencies for Terminal MCP Server?

Node.js version 16 or higher and npm version 7 or higher are required.

How do I configure Terminal MCP Server with Claude?

Add a `terminal` entry under `mcpServers` in your Claude configuration file, specifying the full path to `start-server.sh` as the command and the allowed directories as part of the server setup.

How does Terminal MCP Server control which directories are accessible?

Directories where the server can run commands must be listed in a `maven-tool.json` file (a sample URL is provided in the repository). Only commands within those directories are permitted.

What security precautions are recommended?

Use a dedicated user with limited permissions, be cautious about exposed directories, and review commands executed by Claude to ensure they are safe.

What license does Terminal MCP Server use?

The project is licensed under the MIT License.

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