Unterm MCP Server

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Basic information

About Unterm MCP Server

The terminal AI agents can drive: a cross-platform desktop terminal (macOS/Linux/Windows, MIT) that runs a local MCP server. Spawn tabs/panes, run commands with structured output, read screens and full scrollback, take scrolling screenshots, record sessions with secret redaction,

#terminal #command-line #desktop #automation #screenshots #rust #local

Unterm MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unterm": {
      "command": "unterm-cli",
      "args": [
        "mcp-stdio"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Unterm MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is Unterm?

Unterm is a cross-platform desktop terminal (macOS, Linux, Windows) that runs a local MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, enabling AI agents to drive terminal operations. It is available under the MIT license.

How to use Unterm?

Install the desktop terminal application, which automatically runs a local MCP server and auto‑registers with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI on setup. No manual configuration is required to begin using it with supported AI tools.

Key features of Unterm

Cross‑platform (macOS, Linux, Windows) desktop terminal with MIT license.
Runs a local MCP server for AI agent interaction.
Spawns tabs and panes, runs commands with structured output.
Reads screens and full scrollback, takes scrolling screenshots.
Records terminal sessions with secret redaction.
Switches between identity profiles.

Use cases of Unterm

AI agents executing and monitoring long‑running terminal commands.
Recording sensitive terminal sessions with automatic secret redaction.
Switching between different identity contexts (e.g., user profiles) during automation.
Capturing scrolling screenshots of terminal output for documentation or debugging.

Frequently asked questions

What operating systems does Unterm support?

Unterm supports macOS, Linux, and Windows.

How does Unterm integrate with AI agents?

It runs a local MCP server and auto‑registers with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI on install, allowing those agents to drive the terminal.

What terminal features does Unterm offer?

It can spawn tabs/panes, run commands with structured output, read screens and full scrollback, take scrolling screenshots, record sessions with secret redaction, and switch identity profiles.

Is Unterm open source?

Yes, Unterm is released under the MIT license.

What transport or authentication method does Unterm use?

The README does not specify any transport or authentication details beyond the local MCP server.

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