Curl MCP Server

What is Curl MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides secure curl command execution capabilities through terminal shell integration. It enables developers to perform HTTP requests, download files, and run custom curl commands within MCP-compatible applications like Claude Desktop.

How to use Curl MCP Server?

Install Node.js 18+ and ensure curl is in PATH. Clone the project, install dependencies (npm install @modelcontextprotocol/sdk and TypeScript tooling), then build and run. The server exposes four tools: curl_get, curl_post, curl_custom, and curl_download. For Claude Desktop, add the server to the mcpServers configuration with the command node /path/to/build/index.js.

Key features of Curl MCP Server

• Execute HTTP GET requests with custom headers
• Send POST data with configurable content types
• Execute custom curl commands with safety restrictions
• Download files and retrieve file metadata
• Built-in security protections against dangerous