How do I install the aiterm mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `GROK_AUTH_PATH` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Aiterm MCP Server

AI drives one persistent tmux-backed terminal over MCP; ssh, containers & agent TUIs nest in it.

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What is the Aiterm MCP Server?

AI drives one persistent tmux-backed terminal over MCP; ssh, containers & agent TUIs nest in it.

The short version

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
cron	a scheduled run can launch an agent and collect its output.
claude_agent	Claude Code CLI (Anthropic)
codex_agent	Codex CLI (OpenAI; terminal config/CLI default unless overridden)
grok_agent	Grok Build, model grok-4.5 by default (model? overrides) (xAI)
composer_agent	Grok Build, model grok-composer-2.5-fast by default (model? overrides) (xAI)

How to install the Aiterm MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aiterm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "aiterm-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GROK_AUTH_PATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GROK_AUTH_PATH	Filesystem location the server is allowed to use.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Aiterm to Multi.”
“Use Aiterm to cron.”
“Use Aiterm to claude agent.”

Frequently asked questions

AI drives one persistent tmux-backed terminal over MCP; ssh, containers & agent TUIs nest in it. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.