Terminal MCP Server
by mkpvishnuio.github.mkpvishnu/terminal-mcpv0.3.1
MCP server for interactive terminal sessions — SSH, REPLs, database CLIs, TUI apps
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Maintained54d ago
Install Terminal MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add terminal-mkpvishnu -- uvx terminal-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"terminal-mkpvishnu": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"terminal-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"terminal-mkpvishnu": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"terminal-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"terminal-mkpvishnu": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"terminal-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"terminal-mkpvishnu": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"terminal-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERMINAL_MCP_MAX_SESSIONS | — | — | Maximum concurrent sessions |
| TERMINAL_MCP_IDLE_TIMEOUT | — | — | Seconds before auto-close (default 1800) |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 54d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-08-17 · 54d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-08-17 · 54d ago · GitHub · v0.4.7
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-02-28 · 7mo ago · official registry · v0.3.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Terminal MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add terminal-mkpvishnu -- uvx terminal-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Terminal require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Terminal as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Terminal in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.mkpvishnu/terminal-mcp.
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