MCPretentious and termlink
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.
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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