Command Execution MCP Server for Claude Desktop

Command Execution MCP Server for Claude Desktop

Overview

The Command Execution MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server is a secure, controlled tool that allows Claude to execute shell commands directly on your local system. This server provides a safe and flexible way to interact with your computer's command line through Claude's interface.

Key Features

• Secure Command Execution: Runs shell commands with built-in safety checks
• Working Directory Support: Execute commands in specific directories
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works on macOS and other Unix-like systems
• Extensive Error Handling: Provides detailed feedback on command execution
• Timeout and Buffer Limits: Prevents runaway or resource-intensive commands

Security Measures

The server implements multiple layers of security:

1. Dangerous Command Blocking

   • Prevents execution of potentially harmful commands like rm -rf, sudo, etc.
   • Blocks commands that could compromise system integrity

2. Execution Constraints

   • Maximum execution time: 30 seconds
   • Maximum output buffer: 1MB
   • Validates working directory existence

Supported Tools

1. execute-command

Execute shell commands with optional working directory specification.

Parameters:

• command (required): The shell command to execute
• workingDirectory (optional): Specify the directory for command execution

Example Usage in Claude:

execute-command with command="ls -la" and workingDirectory="/Users/yourusername/Documents"

2. simple-hello

A basic demonstration tool that returns a greeting.

Parameters:

• name (optional): Name to greet (defaults to "World")

Example Usage in Claude:

simple-hello with name="Claude"

Installation

1. Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or later)
• Claude Desktop
• npm (Node Package Manager)

2. Install Dependencies

cd /path/to/command-execution-tool
npm install @modelcontextprotocol/sdk

3. Claude Desktop Configuration

Add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

Location:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Configuration Block:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "command-execution": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/full/path/to/command-execution-tool.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NODE_OPTIONS": "--no-deprecation"
      }
    }
  }
}

Important: Replace /full/path/to/command-execution-tool.js with the actual path to the script.

Usage Guidelines

• Be Cautious: Only run commands you understand
• Security First: The tool prevents obviously dangerous commands
• Working Directory: Specify a working directory for more controlled execution

Limitations

• Does not support interactive commands
• Maximum command execution time is 30 seconds
• Output is limited to 1MB
• Some system-critical commands are blocked

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please submit pull requests or open issues on the GitHub repository.

License

MIT License

Support

For issues or feature requests, please open a GitHub issue.