Description

MCP Command Executor is a secure server that enables safe remote command execution via the MCP protocol, with robust security controls like command allowlisting, direct command execution without shell invocation, and strict environment variable management. Created by cnosuke, it provides a controlled mechanism for executing predefined system commands with granular configuration options, making it useful for scenarios requiring restricted, auditable command execution across different environments.

Installation 

git clone https://github.com/cnosuke/mcp-command-exec

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file to enable this MCP server:

Config file location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Config file location: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Config file location: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "command-executor": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "path/to/server.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}