iterm-mcp and mcp-bash
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 mcp-bash
patrickomatik/mcp-bash
A simple model context protocol (MCP) server that allows Claude Desktop or other MCP aware clients to run Bash commands on your local machine.
Maintains persistent working directory state across command executions and captures both stdout and stderr output. The server implements the MCP protocol for direct integration with Claude Desktop and other MCP-aware clients, enabling Claude to execute tests, analyze results, and iteratively fix code in a single pass. Designed for local development workflows where the security tradeoffs of unrestricted command execution are acceptable.
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