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A TypeScript-based MCP server that executes commands and returns structured outputs.

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local-command-server MCP Server

This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that executes commands and returns structured outputs.

Features

Tools

  • `execute_command` - Execute a command and return structured output
    • Takes a `command` as a required parameter
    • Returns structured output from the command

Development

Install dependencies:

bash
npm install

Build the server:

bash
npm run build

For development with auto-rebuild:

bash
npm run watch

Installation

To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:

On MacOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`

On Windows: `%APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "local-command-server": {
      "command": "/path/to/mcp-local-command-server/build/index.js"
    }
  }
}

Debugging

Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector, which is available as a package script:

bash
npm run inspector

The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.

License

MIT

Author

Frequently asked questions

What is mcp-local-command-server?

mcp-local-command-server is A TypeScript-based MCP server that executes commands and returns structured outputs.

How do I install mcp-local-command-server?

Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

Is mcp-local-command-server open source?

Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/kentaro/mcp-local-command-server.

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