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cmd-line-executor MCP server

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Experimental MCP server to execute command line commands

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Overview

cmd-line-executor MCP is an experimental server designed to execute command line commands efficiently.

To use the cmd-line-executor, you need to install it according to your operating system, configure the server settings in your Claude desktop configuration, and utilize the run_command tool to execute commands.

  • Execute any command line commands using the run_command tool. - Return outputs like stdout, stderr, and status codes efficiently. - Configuration support for different server settings, including development and published servers.
  1. Automating command line operations in development environments.
  2. Executing batch files or scripts directly from a server.
  3. Debugging command outputs in a controlled setting using the MCP Inspector.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect cmd-line-executor MCP server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cmd-line-executor-mcp-markuspfundstein"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can cmd-line-executor MCP run any command line tool?

Yes! It can run any command line application as long as it's properly configured.

How do I configure the cmd-line-executor?

You need to edit the `claude_desktop_config.json` file based on your system and define the relevant commands and arguments.

Is there support for debugging?

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