mcp-shell-server
Secure MCP server for whitelisted shell command execution with stdin, argv pipelines, timeouts, and structured audit logging.
- 201 stars
- 51 forks
- 4 open issues
- Language: Python
- License: MIT
- updated
Install
local · uvx (python)claude mcp add mcp-shell-server -- uvx mcp-shell-server{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-shell-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-shell-server"]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-shell-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-shell-server"]
}
}
}- Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
- Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
- Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
Package name inferred from the repository name. Verify it exists on PyPI, or clone https://github.com/tumf/mcp-shell-server and follow its README.
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What is tumf/mcp-shell-server?
tumf/mcp-shell-server is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. Secure MCP server for whitelisted shell command execution with stdin, argv pipelines, timeouts, and structured audit logging. It has 201 GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-19.
How do I install mcp-shell-server?
You can install mcp-shell-server by cloning the repository (https://github.com/tumf/mcp-shell-server) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is tumf/mcp-shell-server safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed tumf/mcp-shell-server and assigned a Trust Score of 100/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains tumf/mcp-shell-server?
tumf/mcp-shell-server is maintained by tumf. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-19, with 4 open issues.
Are there alternatives to mcp-shell-server?
Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar mcp servers at /categories/mcp, sorted by popularity or recent activity.