How do I install the winterm mcp server?

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Winterm MCP Server

Windows Terminal MCP Server - A Model Context Protocol server for Windows terminal interaction

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What is the Winterm MCP Server?

Windows Terminal MCP Server - A Model Context Protocol server for Windows terminal interaction

What the server does

A Model Context Protocol server that provides programmatic access to the Windows terminal. This server enables AI models to interact with the Windows command line interface through a set of standardized tools.

Write to Terminal — Execute commands or write text to the Windows terminal
Read Terminal Output — Retrieve output from previously executed commands
Send Control Characters — Send control signals (e.g., Ctrl+C) to the terminal
Windows-Native — Built specifically for Windows command line interaction

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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
write_to_terminal
read_terminal_output
send_control_character

How to install the Winterm MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github.com/capecoma/winterm-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "path/to/build/index.js"
      ],
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Winterm MCP to write to terminal.”
“Use Winterm MCP to read terminal output.”
“Use Winterm MCP to send control character.”

Frequently asked questions

Windows Terminal MCP Server - A Model Context Protocol server for Windows terminal interaction Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.