bg-server-mcp-shell
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Overview
MCP server for managing and interacting with long-running shell processes (e.g., dev servers, watch modes) in real-time, providing output streaming and interactive control for AI agents.
Installation
npx -y bg-server-mcp-shell@latestEnvironment Variables
- COLOR
Security Notes
The server's core function is to execute arbitrary shell commands (`cmd`, `args`) provided by the MCP client. This is an intended capability inherent to a 'shell server' and not a vulnerability in itself, but it grants significant power. If the MCP client or the AI agent interacting with it is untrusted or compromised, it can lead to arbitrary code execution on the host system. Communication occurs over standard I/O (stdio), not directly via network ports, meaning the security model relies on the integrity of the process launching and communicating with this server. No 'eval', obfuscation, or hardcoded secrets were found.
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