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MCP Terminal Server - Windows Setup

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Overview

MCP (Model Context Protocol) allows communication between external tools and AI-Client (here Claude-AI). This project sets up an MCP-compatible terminal server to execute shell commands within a defined workspace.

To use the MCP Terminal Server, follow the installation steps for Claude for Desktop, set up the required directory structure, create a Python project, set up a virtual environment, install required packages, and run the terminal server.

  • Enables communication between external tools and AI-Client. - Supports execution of shell commands in a defined workspace. - Easy setup process with detailed instructions.
  1. Running shell commands in a controlled environment.
  2. Integrating AI functionalities with command-line tools.
  3. Facilitating development workflows that require AI assistance.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Terminal Server - Windows Setup 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-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-terminal-server-kunjanshah0811"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the purpose of the MCP Terminal Server?

It allows users to execute shell commands while integrating with AI tools like Claude.

Is there a specific OS requirement?

The setup is designed for Windows environments.

Can I use it without Claude?

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