Mcp Unix Manual

Name: Mcp Unix Manual
Author: tkausch

@tkausch

Repository

About Mcp Unix Manual

An MCP implemented in swift to search and read man pages for macOS

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unix-manual": {
      "command": "/absolute/path/to/MCPUnixManual/.build/release/mcp-unix-manual"
    }
  }
}

Tools

Read a Unix manual page

Search man pages by keyword

List standard manual sections

Overview

What is Mcp Unix Manual?

It is an MCP server that provides access to Unix manual pages directly within Claude. It allows users to query man pages, search documentation, and explore Unix commands without leaving the conversation.

How to use Mcp Unix Manual?

After building the server with Swift, add its executable path to Claude Desktop's configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json) as an MCP server, then restart Claude Desktop. The server exposes three tools: read_manpage, search_manpages, and list_man_sections.

Key features of Mcp Unix Manual

Read full Unix manual pages for any command
Search man pages by keyword using apropos
Browse standard Unix manual sections
Built with Swift for optimal macOS performance
Input validation prevents command injection

Use cases of Mcp Unix Manual

Quick reference for Unix command options and syntax
Discover new commands by searching related keywords
Explore manual sections without leaving Claude
Learn about system utilities during development

FAQ from Mcp Unix Manual

What platforms does Mcp Unix Manual support?

Full support for macOS 13.0 and later. It compiles on iOS/tvOS/watchOS/visionOS but returns an error because Unix manual pages are only available on macOS.

What are the prerequisites for using this server?

You need macOS 13.0 or later, Swift 6.2 or later, and Xcode for building the server.

How does it protect against command injection?

Only alphanumeric characters, dots, hyphens, and underscores are allowed in command names. Arguments are properly escaped before execution.

What tools does Mcp Unix Manual provide?

Three tools: read_manpage (read a man page

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