How do I install Terminal?

Terminal is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: terminal-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Terminal need?

Terminal requires the following credentials or environment variables: TERMINAL_MCP_MAX_SESSIONS, TERMINAL_MCP_IDLE_TIMEOUT. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Terminal?

Terminal uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Terminal MCP Server

by Mkpvishnu

Developer ToolsModerate7.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

MCP server for interactive terminal sessions — SSH, REPLs, database CLIs, TUI apps

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MCP server for interactive terminal sessions — SSH, REPLs, database CLIs, TUI apps

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Maximum concurrent sessionsOptional

Environment variable: TERMINAL_MCP_MAX_SESSIONS

Seconds before auto-close (default 1800)Optional

Environment variable: TERMINAL_MCP_IDLE_TIMEOUT

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-mkpvishnu-terminal-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "TERMINAL_MCP_IDLE_TIMEOUT": "your-terminal-mcp-idle-timeout-here",
        "TERMINAL_MCP_MAX_SESSIONS": "your-terminal-mcp-max-sessions-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "terminal-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

7.0

Moderate7.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (2 strong, 1 medium validity signals). 3 known CVEs in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity) Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

5 files analyzed · 4 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

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