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MCP Shell
Verified · npm:@laragearMCP server by Laragear · updated · ★ 0 · 679 downloads a week
MCP server that exposes only the shell commands you declare in a YAML or JSON config file. MCP Shell is published by npm:@laragear from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install MCP Shell
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-shell -- npx -y @laragear/mcp-shellRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-shell": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@laragear/mcp-shell"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-shell": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@laragear/mcp-shell"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-shell": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@laragear/mcp-shell"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-shell -- npx -y @laragear/mcp-shell{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-shell": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@laragear/mcp-shell"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add mcp-shell npx -y @laragear/mcp-shellGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the mcp-shell block.
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MCP Shell: common questions
How do I install MCP Shell?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-shell -- npx -y @laragear/mcp-shell. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is MCP Shell the official server?
MCP Shell is published by npm:@laragear from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is MCP Shell free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is MCP Shell safe to use?
It scores 80 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to MCP Shell?
Similar MCP servers: mcp-server, Agent-Native Content, Computer, Desktop Commander.
Does MCP Shell work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.