Mcproc MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for comfortable background process management on AI agents.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Mcproc MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for comfortable background process management on AI agents.

The short version

mcproc bridges the gap between AI agent development and traditional command-line workflows. It enables AI agents to manage long-running development processes (like dev servers, build watchers, etc.) while providing developers with full CLI access to monitor and control these same processes.

  • Unified Control — No more confusion about which agent or terminal is running what - all processes are centrally managed
  • Context Preservation — Logs are captured and stored, allowing AI agents to debug issues while reviewing logs from earlier
  • Developer-Friendly — Full CLI access means you're never locked out of your own development environment

What it needs from you

  • Rust toolchain (rustc, cargo) - protobuf compiler: - macOS: brew install protobuf - Linux: apt-get install protobuf-compiler ```bash git clone https://github.com/neptaco/mcproc.git cd mcproc cargo build --release

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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_processStart a development server or background process
stop_processStop a running process
restart_processRestart a process
list_processesList all running processes
get_process_logsRetrieve process logs
search_process_logsSearch through process logs with pattern matching
get_process_statusGet detailed process information

How to install the Mcproc MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcproc": {
      "command": "mcproc",
      "args": [
        "mcp",
        "serve"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

  • Rust toolchain (rustc, cargo) - protobuf compiler: - macOS: brew install protobuf - Linux: apt-get install protobuf-compiler ```bash git clone https://github.com/neptaco/mcproc.git cd mcproc cargo build --release

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Mcproc to start process.”
  • “Use Mcproc to stop process.”
  • “Use Mcproc to restart process.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for comfortable background process management on AI agents. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.