iterm-mcp MCP Server

To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:

Local serverstdioMIT

What is the iterm-mcp Server?

iterm-mcp is an MCP project maintained in the lite/iterm-mcp repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Installation

The documented npm package is iterm-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
write_to_terminalWrites to the active iTerm terminal, often used to run a command. Returns the number of lines of output produced by the command.
read_terminal_outputReads the requested number of lines from the active iTerm terminal.
send_control_characterSends a control character to the active iTerm terminal.

How to install the iterm-mcp Server

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

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