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Interactive Terminal

MCP server · by amol21p

Developer Tools npm v1.0.7

MCP server for real interactive terminal sessions — REPLs, SSH, databases, Docker

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y mcp-interactive-terminal

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "interactive-terminal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-interactive-terminal"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

Interactive Terminal is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Interactive Terminal MCP server?

Interactive Terminal is an MCP server by amol21p. MCP server for real interactive terminal sessions — REPLs, SSH, databases, Docker

How do I install Interactive Terminal?

Install it with: npx -y mcp-interactive-terminal. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Interactive Terminal free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/amol21p/mcp-interactive-terminal. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Interactive Terminal?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.