linux-terminal-mcp

An experimental MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server for the Linux terminal, supporting sandboxed execution and MCP-based automation of command-line scripts.

• Source: GitHub Repository
• Category: Code Execution Automation MCP Servers
• Tags: linux, terminal, sandbox, automation, mcp

Features

• MCP Server: Provides a server that allows execution of system commands through the Model Context Protocol interface.
• Local and Remote Execution: Supports executing commands both locally and on remote hosts via SSH.
• SSE Mode: Offers Server-Sent Events (SSE) mode for remote HTTP connections, allowing remote execution and monitoring.
• Customizable Server: Command-line options to customize port, endpoint path, and host for the SSE server.
• Session Management: Supports sessions; a session name can be specified to reuse the same terminal environment for up to 20 minutes.
• Environment Variables: Allows specifying custom environment variables for command execution.
• Sandboxed Execution: Executes commands in a controlled environment.
• AI Integration: Designed to be integrated with AI assistants and tools (e.g., Claude Desktop, Roo Code, Cline), enabling automated command execution from AI models.
• Flexible Configuration: Can be configured for both local (stdio) and remote (SSE) connections.

Usage

• Start the server in local or SSE mode with customizable options.
• Use the execute_command tool to run commands, specifying the command, host (optional), username (if connecting via SSH), session name (optional), and environment variables (optional).
• Integrate with AI assistants for automated workflows.

Pricing

No pricing information provided; appears to be an open-source project.