iTerm2
An MCP server that provides full control over iTerm2 terminal sessions on macOS. It enables users to manage windows, tabs, and panes, run commands, read screen content, and interact with terminal sessions through Claude.
What is iTerm2?
iTerm2 is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server that provides full control over iterm2 terminal sessions on macos. it enables users to manage windows, tabs, and panes, run commands, read screen content, and interact with terminal session...
An MCP server that provides full control over iTerm2 terminal sessions on macOS. It enables users to manage windows, tabs, and panes, run commands, read screen content, and interact with terminal sessions through Claude.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- An MCP server that provides full control over iTerm2 termina
Use Cases
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx iterm2Configuration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about iTerm2
What is iTerm2?
iTerm2 is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server that provides full control over iterm2 terminal sessions on macos. it enables users to manage windows, tabs, and panes, run commands, read screen content, and interact with terminal sessions through claude. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install iTerm2?
Follow the installation instructions on the iTerm2 GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with iTerm2?
iTerm2 works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is iTerm2 free to use?
Yes, iTerm2 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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