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MCP PowerShell Exec Server

MCP PowerShell Exec Server

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github.com/dfinkeDeveloper Tools59Updated 84w ago
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About MCP PowerShell Exec Server

MCP PowerShell Exec Server is a lightweight MCP server that accepts PowerShell scripts as strings, runs them and returns the output so AI assistants can work with PowerShell. The README describes how to configure it with GitHub Copilot in VSCode Insiders.

Key features

  1. 01Accepts PowerShell scripts as string input
  2. 02Executes scripts and returns results
  3. 03Configuration for GitHub Copilot in VSCode Insiders

Use cases

  1. 01Running PowerShell commands from Copilot agent mode
  2. 02Letting an AI assistant read PowerShell script output

MCP support

This project is an MCP server that gives MCP clients the ability to execute PowerShell scripts, configured through .vscode/mcp.json in VSCode Insiders.

#mcp-powershell#powershell-exec#automation

Configuration

Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.

No install method listed yet

We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.

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Tools

No tool list yet

Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.

Details

From the project README

MCP PowerShell Exec Server

Overview

MCP PowerShell Exec Server is a lightweight server that accepts PowerShell scripts as strings, executes them, and returns the output. Enabling AI assistants to understand and work with PowerShell.

Features

  • Accepts PowerShell scripts via string input
  • Executes scripts securely in an MCP Server environment
  • Returns execution results in real-time

Installation

Clone the repository and set up the server:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mcp-powershell-exec.git
cd mcp-powershell-exec

In Action

Watch the video to see MCP PowerShell Exec Server in action:

README image

Usage

Integration with GitHub Copilot in VSCode Insiders

To use this MCP server with GitHub Copilot in VSCode Insiders, follow these steps:

  1. Install VSCode Insiders

  2. Install GitHub Copilot Extension

    • Open VSCode Insiders
    • Go to the Extensions marketplace
    • Search for and install "GitHub Copilot"

  3. Configure MCP Server

    • Open .vscode/mcp.json
    {
 "servers": {
     "powershell-integration": {
         "command": "py", // Python executable
         "args": [
            "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
         ],
         "env": {}
     }
 }
}

    Replace the path with the actual path to your server.py file.

  4. Enable Agent Mode

    • Open Copilot chat in VSCode Insiders
    • Click on "Copilot Edits"
    • Choose "Agent mode"
    • Click the refresh button in the chat input to load the available tools

System Requirements

  • Python: Version 3.10 or higher (required for optimal performance)
  • PowerShell: Version 5.1

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

For issues and questions:

  • Create an issue in this GitHub repository

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