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MCP Server Commands

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Model Context Protocol server to run commands (tool: 'runProcess')

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What is MCP Server Commands?

MCP Server Commands is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to model context protocol server to run commands (tool: 'runprocess')

Model Context Protocol server to run commands (tool: 'runProcess')

This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

  • run_command

Use Cases

Run system commands from MCP
Execute processes with tool integration
Enable command-line automation
g0t4

Maintainer

LicenseMIT License
Languagetypescript
Versionv0.8.2
UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux
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Installation

NPM

npx -y mcp-server-commands

Manual Installation

npx -y mcp-server-commands

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use MCP Server Commands

MCP Server Commands is a lightweight TypeScript MCP server that exposes a single powerful tool — run_process — enabling AI assistants to execute arbitrary system commands and shell scripts on the host machine. It supports both shell-interpreted execution (passing a full command string to the system shell) and direct executable invocation (passing an argv array), captures stdout and stderr as text, and accepts optional stdin for piping scripts to interpreters. Developers use it to give Claude the ability to run build commands, inspect file systems, execute scripts, and automate local workflows without leaving the conversation.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js and npm installed on your system
  • An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Groq Desktop, or any local model with MCP support
  • Understanding of the security implications: the server runs commands with the same OS permissions as the process running Claude Desktop
1

Add the server to your MCP client configuration

No installation step is required — npx will download and run the package on demand. Add it directly to your Claude Desktop config at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Windows).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-commands": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-server-commands"]
    }
  }
}
2

Optional: enable verbose logging

Add the --verbose flag to the args array to write detailed logs, useful for debugging command execution issues.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-commands": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-server-commands", "--verbose"]
    }
  }
}
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Quit and reopen Claude Desktop. The mcp-server-commands server should appear in the connected servers list.

4

Test with a simple command

Ask Claude to run a basic command to verify the server is working. Use 'Approve Once' in Claude Desktop to review the command before it executes.

5

Optional: build from source for local development

Clone the repository and build locally if you want to modify the server or pin a specific version.

git clone https://github.com/g0t4/mcp-server-commands.git
cd mcp-server-commands
npm install
npm run build

MCP Server Commands Examples

Client configuration

Minimal Claude Desktop config using npx to run mcp-server-commands on demand.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-commands": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-server-commands"]
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

Example requests to run system commands through Claude using run_process.

- "Run 'ls -la' in my home directory and show me the output."
- "Execute 'npm run build' in /Users/me/myproject and tell me if it succeeded or show the error output."
- "Run this Python snippet and return the result: print(sum(range(1, 101)))"

Troubleshooting MCP Server Commands

Claude asks to run a command but nothing happens

Check the MCP server logs at ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp-server-mcp-server-commands.log (macOS). Add --verbose to the args in your config for more detail. Ensure npx is available in the PATH that Claude Desktop uses.

Permission denied errors when running commands

The server runs commands with the same permissions as the user running Claude Desktop. Do not use sudo. If a specific file or directory is inaccessible, adjust its permissions with chmod or chown at the OS level.

Command output is truncated

Very long outputs may be summarized by the MCP transport. For large outputs, redirect to a file within the command (e.g., 'npm run build > build.log 2>&1') and then read the file separately.

Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Server Commands

What is MCP Server Commands?

MCP Server Commands is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that model context protocol server to run commands (tool: 'runprocess') It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install MCP Server Commands?

Install via npm with the command: npx -y mcp-server-commands. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).

Which AI clients work with MCP Server Commands?

MCP Server Commands works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is MCP Server Commands free to use?

Yes, MCP Server Commands is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "commands": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-server-commands"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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