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MCP Shell Server

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Overview

The mcp-shell-server is a server application designed to facilitate shell command execution and management.

To use mcp-shell-server, clone the repository from GitHub, set up the server environment, and run the server command to start executing shell commands remotely.

  • Remote execution of shell commands - Easy management of command outputs - Supports various shell environments
  1. Automating server management tasks
  2. Running scripts on remote servers
  3. Facilitating development workflows through command execution

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Shell 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": {
    "mcp-shell-server-mkusaka": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-shell-server-mkusaka"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "mcp-shell-server-mkusaka": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-shell-server-mkusaka"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-shell-server-mkusaka": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-shell-server-mkusaka"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-shell-server-mkusaka": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-shell-server-mkusaka"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-shell-server-mkusaka": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-shell-server-mkusaka"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can mcp-shell-server run on any operating system?

Yes! mcp-shell-server is designed to be cross-platform and can run on any OS that supports the required dependencies.

Is mcp-shell-server secure?

Yes! Security measures are implemented to ensure safe command execution and data handling.

How can I contribute to mcp-shell-server?

You can contribute by submitting issues, feature requests, or pull requests on the GitHub repository.

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