Shell Execution MCP Server
BasicShell Execution MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides persistent shell command execution capabilities for Claude and other MCP-compatible AI assistants.
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Overview
Shell Execution MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides persistent shell command execution capabilities for Claude and other MCP-compatible AI assistants.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Clone the repository, install dependencies, build the server, and start it.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"shell-execution-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Clone the repository, install dependencies, build the server, and start it."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Shell Execution 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 Shell Execution 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 Shell Execution MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Shell Execution MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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