Nemeton Mcp

What is Nemeton Mcp?

Nemeton Mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) bridge that lets Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client control native macOS virtual machines created and managed by the Nemeton app. It forwards JSON‑RPC 2.0 requests from stdin to Nemeton’s local HTTP server, exposing over 50 tools for VM lifecycle, console access, networking, snapshots, and more.

How to use Nemeton Mcp?

Install the Nemeton app (macOS 14+ required) and obtain a bearer token from Nemeton Settings → API & Integrations. Download the pre‑built NemetonMCP binary or build from source with Swift 5.9+. Configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop, Claude Code) to run the binary with environment variables NEMETON_PORT (default 22100) and NEMETON_TOKEN. The server reads requests on stdin and writes responses to stdout.

Key features of Nemeton Mcp

• 50+ tools across VM lifecycle, console, snapshots, networking, GUI, and more.
• CoW snapshots on APFS – save VM states without wasting disk.
• Automatic ISO / IPSW download for Linux and macOS distributions.
• GUI control, clipboard bridge, and file transfer capabilities.
• Webhooks for asynchronous event notifications.
• 100% local – no cloud, no telemetry, no subscription.

Use cases of Nemeton Mcp

• Spin up a Linux VM with specific resources and install Docker via an AI assistant.
• Automate VM snapshots and restores for development and testing workflows.
• Execute remote commands over SSH or console from within a Claude conversation.
• Transfer files between host and guest VMs using file_upload / file_download.
• Programmatically capture screenshots and control GUI applications in VMs.

FAQ from Nemeton Mcp

What is the difference between Nemeton Mcp and other VM solutions?

Nemeton Mcp uses Apple’s Virtualization.framework directly, avoiding Parallels, VMware, or QEMU overhead. The Nemeton app is a one‑time purchase (€389) with no subscription, and the MCP bridge is open‑source (MIT).

What are the system requirements?

macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later, the Nemeton app installed and running, and Swift 5.9+ (Xcode 15+) only if building from source. Pre‑built binaries are available for macOS.

Is my data sent to the cloud?

No. All VM logic runs locally; the MCP bridge communicates with Nemeton on 127.0.0.1:22100. The README states “100% local – no cloud, no telemetry”.

How do I authenticate with the Nemeton app?

Set the NEMETON_TOKEN environment variable to the bearer token found in Nemeton → Settings → API & Integrations. This token is required for write operations.

How does communication between the MCP client and Nemeton work?

The bridge reads JSON‑RPC 2.0 requests from stdin, forwards them as HTTP requests to 127.0.0.1:22100/mcp, and writes responses back to stdout. Errors and trace logs go to stderr to avoid polluting the JSON‑RPC channel.