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Shell Exec

Execute bash commands with background job support.

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Use this profile to copy client config, check auth requirements, review tools and resources, and compare related MCP servers before adding it to an AI client.

Install
npx -y shell-exec-mcp
Clients
Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex
Transport
STDIO, HTTP
Auth
Auth required by registry metadata
Capabilities
0 tools, 0 resources, 0 prompts
Related
Gmail, Google Contacts, Airtable

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InstallAuthTools & ResourcesOverview

Install

Connection

Transport
STDIO, HTTP
Command
npx -y shell-exec-mcp
Environment
{ "MCP_TRANSPORT": "YOUR_VALUE_HERE" }

Claude Desktop

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-domdomegg-shell-exec-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shell-exec-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "YOUR_VALUE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Config location

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

Auth

Package transport

No remote HTTP endpoint is advertised. Use the package or stdio setup shown in Install.

Tools & Resources

Tools
0
Resources
0
Prompts
0
No public tools, resources, or prompts captured yet. Use Auth when this server requires credentials.

Tools

No tools captured yet.

Resources

No resources captured yet.

Prompts

No prompts captured yet.

Questions

What is Shell Exec?+

Shell Exec is an MCP server for Execute bash commands with background job support.. It supports STDIO, HTTP transport.

How do I install Shell Exec?+

Use the generated config in Install. This server runs with npx -y shell-exec-mcp; add any required environment variables before starting your client.

How do I add Shell Exec to Claude Desktop?+

Choose the Claude Desktop tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y shell-exec-mcp. Add required environment variables before starting Claude Desktop.

How do I add Shell Exec to Claude Code?+

Choose the Claude Code tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y shell-exec-mcp. Add required environment variables before starting Claude Code.

How do I use Shell Exec with Codex?+

Choose the Codex tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y shell-exec-mcp. Add required environment variables before starting Codex.

How do I add Shell Exec to Cursor or VS Code?+

Choose the Cursor or VS Code tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y shell-exec-mcp. Add required environment variables before starting Cursor or VS Code.

What endpoint and transport does Shell Exec use?+

Shell Exec uses STDIO, HTTP transport. Use the package or command config in Install.

What tools and resources does Shell Exec expose?+

Shell Exec inventory is listed when the MCP endpoint exposes tools, resources, or prompts. Some servers require auth first.

Does Shell Exec require authentication?+

Shell Exec is marked with Auth required by registry metadata auth. You may need provider login, an API key, a bearer token, or a session header.

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Profile notes

  • Package: Npm shell-exec-mcp v1.2.0
  • Package: Npm shell-exec-mcp v1.2.0
  • Environment variable: MCP_TRANSPORT (required)
  • The upstream registry signals required auth or secrets.

Packages

PackageRegistryVersionInputs
shell-exec-mcp

stdio

npm1.2.0
None advertised

Details

Version
1.2.0
Auth
Auth required by registry metadata
Repository
https://github.com/domdomegg/shell-exec-mcp.git
Website
https://github.com/domdomegg/shell-exec-mcp#readme
Updated
May 3, 2026