Mac Shell MCP is a Model Context Protocol server designed for safe execution of macOS terminal commands. It offers built-in command whitelisting, security levels, and an approval workflow to ensure secure command execution, suitable for developers requiring controlled macOS shell access.
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Mac Shell MCP is a Model Context Protocol server designed for safe execution of macOS terminal commands. It offers built-in command whitelisting, security levels, and an approval workflow to ensure secure command execution, suitable for developers requiring controlled macOS shell access.
Added on:
Created by:
Mar 13 2025
Rob Sherman
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What is Mac Shell MCP?
This MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provides a secure environment to execute macOS terminal commands through the ZSH shell. It incorporates command whitelisting with security levels, including safe, requires approval, and forbidden commands. The server facilitates easy configuration via local setup or npx, and supports command management with tools for adding, updating, and removing commands from the whitelist. Its primary application includes developer tools, automation scripts, and secure terminal command execution on macOS systems, making it ideal for users who need controlled, auditable command execution within a secure protocol.
Who will use Mac Shell MCP?
- Developers needing secure macOS terminal access
- System administrators managing macOS shells
- Automation engineers implementing controlled scripts
How to use the Mac Shell MCP?
- Step 1: Clone the repository from GitHub
- Step 2: Install dependencies with npm
- Step 3: Build the project using npm run build
- Step 4: Start the server with npm start or node build/index.js
- Step 5: Configure in Roo Code or Claude Desktop using the provided setup instructions
- Step 6: Use MCP tools to execute commands, manage whitelist, and approve commands
Mac Shell MCP's Core Features & Benefits
The Core Features
- execute_command
- get_whitelist
- add_to_whitelist
- update_security_level
- remove_from_whitelist
- get_pending_commands
- approve_command
- deny_command
The Benefits
- Secure command execution with whitelisting
- Controlled access with approval workflows
- Customizable command security levels
- Integration with macOS via ZSH shell
- Easy configuration and management
Mac Shell MCP's Main Use Cases & Applications
- Automated macOS system management
- Secure terminal access for developers
- Controlled automation scripting
- Auditable command execution in enterprise environments
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