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tumf/mcp-shell-server
A secure shell command execution server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
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About tumf/mcp-shell-server
A secure shell command execution server that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI agents to run shell commands through a controlled interface, sending commands as MCP requests and receiving results.
Best for
Developers who need a secure, auditable bridge for AI agents to run shell commands on servers
Use cases
- Run shell scripts and commands from an AI assistant within a sandboxed environment
- Automate system administration tasks by delegating command execution to an agent
- Enable AI-driven file operations and process management on a remote server
Notes
175 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-04-02. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Provides a structured, protocol-based way to execute shell commands from AI agents
- Written in Python, making it easy to audit and extend
- Sandboxed execution reduces risk of unintended system changes
Cons
- Limited to shell commands it knows about; custom commands require configuration
- Still requires careful permission management to avoid security gaps
- Relatively small community (175 stars) and early-stage project
Key facts
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How to use
How to set it up
As the listing publishes it. We have not run this install.
Install
npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-shell-server --client claudeTools exposed
ALLOW_PATTERNSMCP_SHELL_DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_SECONDSMCP_SHELL_MAX_TIMEOUT_SECONDSMCP_SHELL_OUTPUT_LIMIT_BYTESMCP_SHELL_CHILD_ENV_ALLOWLISTMCP_SHELL_SAFE_PATHexecution_time
Clients the listing names (not checked here)
Claude Desktop
Install
Add tumf/mcp-shell-server to your client
No install recipe yet. We write one for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and ChatGPT when the server is in the official MCP registry with a package or remote address we can use.
Until then, follow the project's own README, or the setup the listing publishes under How to set it up.
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| wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCPThis is an alternative to it | MCP server | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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