Dynamic Shell Commands
Dynamic Shell Command MCP Server
What is Dynamic Shell Commands?
Dynamic Shell Commands is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to dynamic shell command mcp server
Dynamic Shell Command MCP Server
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Features
- Dynamic Shell Command MCP Server
Use Cases
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx dynamic-shellConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Dynamic Shell Commands
Dynamic Shell MCP Server is a Python-based MCP server that lets AI assistants execute shell commands on your local machine with a built-in approval workflow. The first time any command is run, the user is prompted to allow it once or permanently; approved commands are stored persistently so future executions are automatic. This design gives you fine-grained control over what your AI assistant can do at the OS level while still enabling powerful automation.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.8 or higher installed
- pip to install Python dependencies
- Claude Desktop or another MCP-compatible client
- Git to clone the repository (not available on PyPI)
Clone the repository
Clone the dynamic-shell-server repository from GitHub.
git clone https://github.com/codelion/dynamic-shell-server.git
cd dynamic-shell-serverCreate a virtual environment and install dependencies
Use a Python virtual environment to isolate dependencies, then install the required packages.
python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate # Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -r requirements.txtTest the server standalone
Run the server directly to verify it starts without errors before connecting it to an MCP client.
python dynamic_shell_server.pyConfigure Claude Desktop
Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file. Use the absolute path to your Python executable inside the virtual environment.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dynamic-shell": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/dynamic-shell-server/.venv/bin/python",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/dynamic-shell-server/dynamic_shell_server.py"]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop
Quit and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new MCP server configuration.
Approve commands on first use
When Claude first runs a command, you will be prompted to allow it once, allow it permanently, or deny it. Approved commands are stored in ~/.config/mcp-shell-server/ for future sessions.
Dynamic Shell Commands Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop config using the virtual environment Python interpreter to run the dynamic shell server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dynamic-shell": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/dynamic-shell-server/.venv/bin/python",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/dynamic-shell-server/dynamic_shell_server.py"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that use the execute_command tool to run shell commands with the approval workflow.
- "List all running processes on my machine"
- "Check available disk space with df -h"
- "Show me the last 20 lines of /var/log/syslog"
- "What commands have I previously approved? Check the approved commands list."
- "Revoke approval for the 'ls' command"Troubleshooting Dynamic Shell Commands
Server fails to start with import errors
Make sure you activated the virtual environment before running pip install, and that you are using the virtual environment's Python executable in your MCP config, not the system Python.
Command times out with no output
The server enforces a 5-minute timeout on all commands. Long-running commands will be terminated. Split large tasks into smaller commands, or avoid commands that require interactive input.
Previously approved commands require re-approval after restart
Approved commands are stored in ~/.config/mcp-shell-server/. Verify this directory exists and is writable. If the directory is missing, create it manually: mkdir -p ~/.config/mcp-shell-server
Frequently Asked Questions about Dynamic Shell Commands
What is Dynamic Shell Commands?
Dynamic Shell Commands is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that dynamic shell command mcp server It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Dynamic Shell Commands?
Follow the installation instructions on the Dynamic Shell Commands GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Dynamic Shell Commands?
Dynamic Shell Commands works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Dynamic Shell Commands free to use?
Yes, Dynamic Shell Commands is open source and available under the Apache-2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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