Background Process MCP Server

A server that provides background process management capabilities, enabling LLMs to start, stop, and monitor long-running command-line processes.

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What is the Background Process MCP Server?

A server that provides background process management capabilities, enabling LLMs to start, stop, and monitor long-running command-line processes.

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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.

ToolWhat it does
start_processDescription: Starts a new process in the background.
stop_processDescription: Stops a running process.
clear_processDescription: Clears a stopped process from the list.
get_process_outputDescription: Gets the recent output for a process. Can specify head for the first N lines or tail for the last N lines.
list_processesDescription: Gets a list of all processes being managed by the Core Service.
get_server_statusDescription: Gets the current status of the Core Service.

How to install the Background Process MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backgroundProcess": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@waylaidwanderer/background-process-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Background Process MCP to start process.”
  • “Use Background Process MCP to Parameters.”
  • “Use Background Process MCP to Returns.”

Frequently asked questions

A server that provides background process management capabilities, enabling LLMs to start, stop, and monitor long-running command-line processes. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.