MCP Terminal MCP Server

MCP Terminal Server - Execute commands within allowed paths

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What is the MCP Terminal MCP Server?

MCP Terminal Server - Execute commands within allowed paths.

What MCP Terminal does

A secure command-line interface server for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables AI models to interact with your terminal while maintaining security and control.

Key capabilities

  • 🔒 Secure command execution with configurable permissions
  • 📁 File system operations within allowed paths
  • 🌍 Environment variable management
  • 💻 Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • 🔌 Remote system connections support via command execution

Practical notes

  • Maintained by dillip285.

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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
execute_commandRun terminal commands securely (including SSH and remote commands)

How to install the MCP Terminal MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "terminal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@dillip285/mcp-terminal",
        "--allowed-paths",
        "/path/to/allowed/directory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Terminal to execute command.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP Terminal Server - Execute commands within allowed paths Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.