How do I install the wcgw mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Wcgw MCP Server

Shell and coding agent for Claude and other mcp clients

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What is the Wcgw MCP Server?

Shell and coding agent for Claude and other mcp clients

The short version

Empowering chat applications to code, build and run on your local machine.

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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.

Tool	What it does
Initialize	Reset shell and set up workspace environment
Parameters	id (string), project_root_path (string), description (string), relevant_file_globs (string[]), thread_id (string)
BashCommand	Execute shell commands with timeout control
ReadFiles	Read content from one or more files
WriteIfEmpty	Create new files or write to empty files
FileEdit	Edit existing files using search/replace blocks
ReadImage	Read image files for display/processing
ContextSave	Save project context and files for Knowledge Transfer or saving task checkpoints to be resumed later

How to install the Wcgw MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wcgw": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--python",
        "3.12",
        "wcgw@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Wcgw to Initialize.”
“Use Wcgw to Parameters.”
“Use Wcgw to BashCommand.”

Frequently asked questions

Shell and coding agent for Claude and other mcp clients Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.