mcp-shell-server

Name: mcp-shell-server
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Author: tumf

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Beginner

Estimated Time

5-10 minutes

Installation

Prerequisites

Please specify required software and versions:

Python: 3.6 or higher

pip: Latest version

Installation Steps

1. Clone Repository

bash
git clone https://github.com/tumf/mcp-shell-server.git
cd mcp-shell-server

2. Install Dependencies

bash
pip install mcp-shell-server

3. Configure Claude Desktop

Edit claude_desktop_config.json to add the MCP server:

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shell": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-shell-server"],
      "env": {
        "ALLOW_COMMANDS": "ls,cat,pwd,grep,wc,touch,find"
      }
    }
  }
}

4. Start Server

bash
ALLOW_COMMANDS="ls,cat,echo" uvx mcp-shell-server

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: Server won't start Solution: Check Python version and reinstall dependencies. Issue: Not recognized by Claude Desktop Solution: Verify configuration file path and syntax.