Command Execution MCP Server for Claude Desktop

The Command Execution MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server is a secure, controlled tool that allows Claude to execute shell commands directly on your local system. This server provides a safe and…

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What is the Command Execution MCP Server for Claude Desktop MCP Server?

Command Execution MCP Server for Claude Desktop is an MCP project maintained in the ryaker/commandexecution repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “The Command Execution MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server is a secure, controlled tool that allows Claude to execute shell commands directly on your local system…”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Local setup

The project provides a local client configuration using node. Follow the repository’s build and installation steps before copying it, and replace example paths with the paths on your own computer.

Configuration values

The example declares NODE_OPTIONS. Secret-looking values have been replaced with placeholders. Required and optional labels are shown only when the documentation states them.

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
workingDirectoryoptional): Specify the directory for command execution

How to install the Command Execution MCP Server for Claude Desktop MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "command-execution": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/full/path/to/command-execution-tool.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NODE_OPTIONS": "--no-deprecation"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
NODE_OPTIONSDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation