How do I install the bash 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 `BASH_COMMAND_MCP_HOST` 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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Bash MCP Server

Sophisticated bash command MCP server that runs and manages shell execution.

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What is the Bash MCP Server?

Sophisticated bash command MCP server that runs and manages shell execution.

What the server does

A highly sophisticated Bash MCP server for safe, structured command execution with first-class background job orchestration.

High-fidelity shell execution with clear exit-code semantics
Advanced background process lifecycle controls (run_background, wait_background, kill_background)
Built-in observability via per-process stdout/stderr log files
OpenTelemetry traces and metrics for production visibility
Agent-friendly ergonomics with cwd and env overrides for precise execution context

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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
run	run command in foreground.
run_background	start command in background with stdout/stderr written to log files.
list_background	list tracked background processes, including log file paths.
kill_background	stop tracked background process by pid.
tail_background	show last N lines from background process logs.
wait_background	wait for background process completion and return final status/output.

How to install the Bash MCP Server

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

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
BASH_COMMAND_MCP_HOST	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Bash to High.”
“Use Bash to Built.”
“Use Bash to Agent.”

Frequently asked questions

Sophisticated bash command MCP server that runs and manages shell execution. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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