iterm-mcp and termlink
About iterm-mcp
ferrislucas/iterm-mcp
A Model Context Protocol server that executes commands in the current iTerm session - useful for REPL and CLI assistance
Implements selective output buffering to minimize token usage by letting models request only relevant terminal lines, and supports interactive REPL sessions with full control character support (Ctrl-C, Ctrl-Z, etc.). Communicates via the Model Context Protocol's stdio transport, integrating directly with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients through minimal dependencies. Exposes three core tools—command execution, output reading, and control character sending—that operate on the active iTerm2 window, enabling real-time collaboration between user and AI on terminal tasks.
About termlink
chu2bard/termlink
MCP server for shell and terminal operations
Exposes filesystem browsing, process inspection, and system environment access alongside command execution, with configurable security policies (blocked/allowed command lists, output size limits, execution timeouts). Implements as an MCP server integrated directly into Claude Desktop via stdio transport, enabling Claude to read/write files and query system state. Built with Node.js and installable via npm, providing granular control over which operations and commands are permitted in the host environment.
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