Description

This MCP terminal server, developed by Alex Man, enables AI assistants to interact with specified directories on a user's system through a command-line interface. Built with TypeScript and leveraging the Model Context Protocol SDK, it offers tools for executing shell commands, creating directories, and navigating the file system within allowed boundaries. The implementation focuses on security by restricting access to predefined directories and whitelisting permitted commands. It's particularly useful for tasks like file management, system automation, or providing AI assistants with controlled access to local resources, enabling safe interaction with the user's file system without requiring deep knowledge of system-level operations or security considerations.

Installation

git clone https://github.com/aithelab/mcp-terminal-use

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": {
    "terminal": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "path/to/server.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}