tmux-mcp and MCPretentious
These are complements: tmux-mcp provides MCP integration for the tmux multiplexer, while MCPretentious does the same for iTerm2, allowing users to control different terminal emulators through MCP depending on their preferred terminal environment.
About tmux-mcp
nickgnd/tmux-mcp
A MCP server for our beloved terminal multiplexer tmux.
Exposes tmux session state and control as MCP resources and tools, enabling Claude Desktop to list sessions/windows/panes, capture terminal output, and execute commands within tmux. Implements shell-agnostic command execution with configurable shell detection (bash, fish, etc.) to properly parse exit statuses. Integrates directly with Claude Desktop via the Model Context Protocol, allowing AI assistants to observe and manipulate terminal multiplexer state programmatically.
About MCPretentious
oetiker/MCPretentious
A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that puppeteers iTerm2 terminals.
Supports both iTerm2 (via WebSocket/Protobuf with 20x AppleScript performance) and tmux (cross-platform via direct commands), enabling persistent background terminal control without focus stealing. Provides comprehensive tool set for screen reading with token-optimized screenshots (85-98% reduction), mouse input via SGR protocol, and keyboard simulation including extensive Alt key combinations. Targets AI-driven TUI testing and remote server management over SSH with real terminal session access and full RGB color support on iTerm2.
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