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MCP server for secure command-line interactions on Windows systems, enabling controlled access to PowerShell, CMD, and Git Bash shells.

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Overview

Windows CLI is a secure MCP server designed for controlled command-line interactions on Windows systems, allowing access to PowerShell, CMD, Git Bash, and remote systems via SSH.

To use Windows CLI, configure it by creating a JSON configuration file specifying security controls, then execute commands via MCP clients like Claude Desktop using npx @simonb97/server-win-cli.

  • Multi-shell support: Execute commands in PowerShell, CMD, and Git Bash. - SSH support: Control remote systems via SSH. - Robust security controls: Includes command and SSH command blocking, path restrictions, command logging, and smart argument validation.
  1. Securely executing scripts in various command-line environments.
  2. Managing remote servers through SSH seamlessly.
  3. Logging and auditing command history for security compliance.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Windows CLI 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": {
    "windows-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-windows-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "windows-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-windows-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "windows-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-windows-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "windows-cli": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-windows-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "windows-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-windows-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "windows-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-windows-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is Windows CLI safe to use?

Yes, Windows CLI includes various security controls to restrict command execution and access paths to ensure safety.

Can I customize the settings?

Absolutely! You can specify custom rules, shell-specific settings, and SSH connection profiles in the configuration file.

What happens if I don’t configure it?

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