Overview

mcp-server-commands

Description:
A server implementation to execute system commands and scripts via CLI interface

Category: System Utilities & Command Execution

Overview:

• Enables running system commands and scripts through a standardized interface
• Supports multiple shell environments (fish, bash, zsh, python)
• Two main tools available:
  • run_command: Executes single commands and returns STDOUT/STDERR
  • run_script: Runs scripts passed through STDIN
• Built-in safety features:
  • Requires command approval in Claude Desktop
  • Runs with user-level permissions (no sudo)
  • Includes verbose logging options

Installation:

npx mcp-server-commands

Configuration:
Add to Claude Desktop config file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-commands": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-server-commands"],
      "env": {
        "VERBOSE": "true"  // Optional for detailed logging
      }
    }
  }
}

Key Features:

• Intelligent command execution
• Script interpretation support
• Comprehensive logging system
• Debug tools via MCP Inspector
• Cross-shell compatibility

Important Notes:

• Review each command before execution
• Logs location: ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp-server-mcp-server-commands.log
• Debugging available through browser-based interface
• Commands run with user-level permissions for security