About pty-mcp
pty-mcp is an MCP tool server that provides a stateful terminal. Its README describes installation with pipx and does not list terminal operations or other capabilities.
Key features
- 01Stateful terminal
- 02pipx installation
Use cases
- 01Provide a terminal through an MCP server
- 02Install the server in an isolated pipx environment
MCP support
Provides a stateful terminal to MCP clients.
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 READMEpty-mcp
An MCP tool server that provides a stateful terminal.
Installation
Option 1: Install with pipx (Recommended)
This is the recommended way to install pty-mcp as it creates an isolated environment:
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Install pipx if you haven't already:
python -m pip install --user pipx pipx ensurepath -
Install pty-mcp:
pipx install git+https://github.com/qodo-ai/pty-mcp.git
The server will be available as pty-mcp in your path.
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