interactive-mcp MCP Server

A MCP Server implemented in Node.js/TypeScript, facilitating interactive communication between LLMs and users. Note: This server is designed to run locally alongside the MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop, VS Code), as…

Local serverstdioMIT

What is the interactive-mcp Server?

interactive-mcp source profile. From the maintainer documentation: “A MCP Server implemented in Node.js/TypeScript, facilitating interactive communication between LLMs and users. Note: This server is designed to run locally alongside the MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop, VS Code), as it needs direct access to the user's operating system to display notifications and command-line prompts.”

Installation

The documented npm package is interactive-mcp. The configuration below comes from the maintainer’s example; adapt its paths and account values to your environment.

Source

Project documentation · Repository · Discovery listing. This profile records the public documentation checked on 2026-10-08.

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
request_user_inputAsks the user a question and returns their answer. Can display predefined options.
message_complete_notificationSends a simple OS notification.
start_intensive_chatInitiates a persistent command-line chat session.
ask_intensive_chatAsks a question within an active intensive chat session.
stop_intensive_chatCloses an active intensive chat session.

How to install the interactive-mcp Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "interactive": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "interactive-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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