Shell
Enables secure execution of shell commands via MCP with multiple security layers including command whitelisting and directory restrictions.
What is Shell?
Shell is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables secure execution of shell commands via mcp with multiple security layers including command whitelisting and directory restrictions.
Enables secure execution of shell commands via MCP with multiple security layers including command whitelisting and directory restrictions.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- shell_ls
- shell_cat
- shell_pwd
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y shell-mcp-serverManual Installation
npx -y shell-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Shell
What is Shell?
Shell is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure execution of shell commands via mcp with multiple security layers including command whitelisting and directory restrictions. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Shell?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y shell-mcp-server. 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 Shell?
Shell works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Shell free to use?
Yes, Shell 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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