How do I install terminal-mcp?

Pick a client above and copy the generated config. Cursor and VS Code also have a deep link when the server can run locally or remotely.

Is terminal-mcp official?

No. Registry-listed is not the same as vendor-official. Read the methodology for the difference.

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This listing scores 40 (Fair). The formula is published on the methodology page.

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terminal-mcp MCP Server

Name: terminal-mcp MCP Server
Author: mkpvishnu

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

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~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mkpvishnu-terminal-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "terminal-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TERMINAL_MCP_MAX_SESSIONS": "",
        "TERMINAL_MCP_IDLE_TIMEOUT": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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Name	Required	Notes
TERMINAL_MCP_MAX_SESSIONS	No	Maximum concurrent sessions
TERMINAL_MCP_IDLE_TIMEOUT	No	Seconds before auto-close (default 1800)