About MCP server for os info
An MCP server that provides up-to-date operating system information for assistants that need to inspect the local system. The README describes launching it through a Node command or npx configuration.
Key features
- 01Query operating system information
- 02Provide current system details
- 03Configure with a Node command
- 04Configure with npx
Use cases
- 01Ask which operating system is in use
- 02Let an assistant retrieve local OS details
MCP support
The server exposes operating-system information lookup to MCP clients. The README does not specify tool names or returned fields.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEMCP server for os info
MCP server for getting up-to-date information about your operating system
Setup
If you clone this repo, then you can use the config below:
{
"mcpServers": {
"os-info": {
"command": "path_to_your_node",
"args": [
"location_to_your_dist/index.js"
]
}
}
}
You can also use npx.
{
"mcpServers": {
"os-info": {
"command": "path_to_your_npx",
"args": [
"os-info-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Example Prompts
Give me my os info
What is my operating system
...
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