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Lilith Shell

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An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables AI assistants to execute terminal commands securely.

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Overview

Lilith Shell is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows AI assistants to execute terminal commands securely, enhancing the interaction between AI and system commands.

To use Lilith Shell, install the necessary prerequisites, clone the repository from GitHub, set up a virtual environment, and configure the server in your AI assistant's settings.

  • Execute shell commands with security validation - Capture command output (stdout/stderr) - Set working directory - Handle command timeouts - Improved test coverage - Enhanced security controls - FastMCP integration
  1. Allowing AI assistants to perform system tasks like file management.
  2. Running automated scripts through AI commands.
  3. Testing AI responses to system commands in a controlled environment.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Lilith Shell 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": {
    "lilith-shell-charles-adedotun": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-lilith-shell-charles-adedotun"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "lilith-shell-charles-adedotun": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-lilith-shell-charles-adedotun"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lilith-shell-charles-adedotun": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-lilith-shell-charles-adedotun"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "lilith-shell-charles-adedotun": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-lilith-shell-charles-adedotun"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lilith-shell-charles-adedotun": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-lilith-shell-charles-adedotun"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lilith-shell-charles-adedotun": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-lilith-shell-charles-adedotun"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is Lilith Shell safe to use?

It is designed for controlled environments like VMs; avoid using it on production systems.

What are the prerequisites for installation?

You need Claude Desktop, Python 3.10 or higher, Git, and uv for package management.

Can I use Lilith Shell with any AI assistant?

Yes, as long as the assistant supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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