How do I install the win cli 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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Win Cli MCP Server

MCP server for Windows CLI interactions

Local serverstdio

What is the Win Cli MCP Server?

MCP server for Windows CLI interactions

What it actually does

See the API section for more details on the tools and resources the server provides to MCP clients.

Multi-Shell Support — Execute commands in PowerShell, Command Prompt (CMD), and Git Bash
SSH Support — Execute commands on remote systems via SSH
Resource Exposure — View SSH connections, current directory, and configuration as MCP resources
Security Controls —
Command and SSH command blocking (full paths, case variations)
Working directory validation

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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.

Tool	What it does
execute_command	Execute a command in the specified shell
Inputs:	connectionId (string): ID of the SSH connection to update
workingDir	optional string): Working directory
get_command_history	Get the history of executed commands
ssh_execute	Execute a command on a remote system via SSH
ssh_disconnect	Disconnect from an SSH server
Input:	connectionId (string): ID of the SSH connection to delete
create_ssh_connection	Create a new SSH connection
read_ssh_connections	Read all configured SSH connections
update_ssh_connection	Update an existing SSH connection
delete_ssh_connection	Delete an SSH connection
get_current_directory	Get the current working directory of the server

How to install the Win Cli MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "windows-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@simonb97/server-win-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Win Cli to execute command.”
“Use Win Cli to Inputs.”
“Use Win Cli to get command history.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Windows CLI interactions Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.