iterm-mcp
About This Server
A Model Context Protocol server that executes commands in the current iTerm session - useful for REPL and CLI assistance
Server Information
The webpage is a GitHub repository for a project called "iterm-mcp" created by user ferrislucas. It describes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to interact with iTerm2, a terminal emulator for macOS. The server enables AI models to execute commands within an iTerm2 session, facilitating REPL and CLI assistance.
ā Key Points:
- Project Name: iterm-mcp
- Author: ferrislucas
- Description: MCP server for iTerm2, enabling AI model interaction.
- Functionality: Executes commands, reads output, and sends control characters within iTerm2.
- Key Features: Efficient token use, natural integration, full terminal control, and minimal dependencies.
- Recommended Use: with Claude Desktop.
- Installation methods: manual configuration and Smithery AI installation tool.
- The primary function of iterm-mcp is to allow AI models to interface with an iTerm2 terminal session.
- It offers specific tools for writing to the terminal, reading output, and sending control characters.
- The project has been starred 111 times and forked 5 times.
- The project uses an MIT License.
- Iterm-mcp can be integrated with Claude Desktop.
- The repository contains code primarily in TypeScript (82.9%) and JavaScript (17.1%).
- Instructions are provided for manual installation and configuration with Claude Desktop.
- Instructions to install via the Smithery AI tool
- Development and debugging information is available, including the use of MCP Inspector.
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The "iterm-mcp" repository provides a tool for integrating AI models with iTerm2 terminal sessions via the Model Context Protocol. It aims to offer an efficient and dependency-light solution for REPL and CLI assistance, but users are advised to implement appropriate safety measures.
Server Features
Efficient Token Use
iterm-mcp gives the model the ability to inspect only the output that the model is interested in. The model typically only wants to see the last few lines of output even for long running commands.
Natural Integration
You share iTerm with the model. You can ask questions about what's on the screen, or delegate a task to the model and watch as it performs each step.
Full Terminal Control and REPL support
The model can start and interact with REPL's as well as send control characters like ctrl-c, ctrl-z, etc.
Easy on the Dependencies
iterm-mcp is built with minimal dependencies and is runnable via npx. It's designed to be easy to add to Claude Desktop and other MCP clients. It should just work.
Provider Information
Ferrislucas
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