Mac Shell MCP Server
BasicMac Shell MCP Server allows executing macOS terminal commands using the ZSH shell with built-in whitelisting and approval for secure command execution.
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Overview
Mac Shell MCP Server allows executing macOS terminal commands using the ZSH shell with built-in whitelisting and approval for secure command execution.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Clone the repository and install the dependencies using npm.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mac-shell-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Clone the repository and install the dependencies using npm."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Mac Shell MCP Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Mac Shell MCP Server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Mac Shell MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Mac Shell MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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