Unix Manual Server (MCP)

An MCP server that provides Unix command documentation directly within LLMs conversations.

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Overview

Unix Manual Server (MCP) is a server that provides Unix command documentation directly within conversations with LLMs, such as Claude.

To use the server, install it in a compatible client like Claude Desktop, and then you can request command documentation, list common commands, or check if a command exists.

Retrieve help pages, man pages, and usage information for Unix commands. - Discover available commands on your system, categorized by function. - Verify if a specific command is available and get its version information.

Getting help with specific Unix commands during development.
Listing all available Unix commands for quick reference.
Checking the availability of commands on a system before executing them.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Unix Manual Server (MCP) 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-unix-manual-tizee": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-unix-manual-tizee"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-unix-manual-tizee": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-unix-manual-tizee"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-unix-manual-tizee": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-unix-manual-tizee"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-unix-manual-tizee": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-unix-manual-tizee"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-unix-manual-tizee": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-unix-manual-tizee"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-unix-manual-tizee": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-unix-manual-tizee"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I use Unix Manual Server with any LLM?

Currently, it is designed for use with Claude and other MCP-compatible clients.

Is there a cost to use Unix Manual Server?

No, it is free to use under the MIT license.

How does the server ensure security?

The server validates command names, executes commands without using a shell, and sets timeouts to prevent command injection.

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