mcp-powershell-exec

MCP PowerShell Exec Server

Overview

MCP PowerShell Exec Server is a lightweight server that accepts PowerShell scripts as strings, executes them, and returns the output. Enabling AI assistants to understand and work with PowerShell.

Features

• Accepts PowerShell scripts via string input
• Executes scripts securely in an MCP Server environment
• Returns execution results in real-time

Installation

Clone the repository and set up the server:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mcp-powershell-exec.git
cd mcp-powershell-exec

In Action

Watch the video to see MCP PowerShell Exec Server in action:

Usage

Integration with GitHub Copilot in VSCode Insiders

To use this MCP server with GitHub Copilot in VSCode Insiders, follow these steps:

1. Install VSCode Insiders

   • Download and install the latest version of VSCode Insiders

2. Install GitHub Copilot Extension

   • Open VSCode Insiders
   • Go to the Extensions marketplace
   • Search for and install "GitHub Copilot"

3. Configure MCP Server

   • Open .vscode/mcp.json

   {
    "servers": {
        "powershell-integration": {
            "command": "py", // Python executable
            "args": [
               "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "env": {}
        }
    }
   }
   

   Replace the path with the actual path to your server.py file.

4. Enable Agent Mode

   • Open Copilot chat in VSCode Insiders
   • Click on "Copilot Edits"
   • Choose "Agent mode"
   • Click the refresh button in the chat input to load the available tools

System Requirements

• Python: Version 3.10 or higher (required for optimal performance)
• PowerShell: Version 5.1

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

For issues and questions:

• Create an issue in this GitHub repository