iterm-mcp

by ferrislucas · TypeScript · ★ 563

A Model Context Protocol server that executes commands in the current iTerm session - useful for REPL and CLI assistance

#ai#claude#claude-ai#mcp#mcp-server#repl

Install

npx -y github:ferrislucas/iterm-mcp

Auto-generated from the repo's primary language — check the repo's own README for its exact install instructions.

Claude Desktop config

A starting point for your claude_desktop_config.json (auto-generated — the repo's README may specify a published package name or required env vars):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iterm-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "github:ferrislucas/iterm-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the README

A Model Context Protocol server that provides access to your iTerm session. **Efficient Token Use:** iterm-mcp gives the model the ability to inspect only the output that the model is interested in. The model typically only wants to see the last few lines of output even for long running commands. **Natural Integration:** You share iTerm with the model. You can ask questions about what's on the screen, or delegate a task to the model and watch as it performs each step. **Full Terminal Control and REPL support:** The model can start and interact with REPL's as well as send control characters…

Read full README on GitHub →