Terminal Controller FAQs

Question 1

How do I install Terminal Controller?

Accepted Answer

The recommended installation method is via PyPI using `pip install terminal-controller`. Alternatively, you can install from source by cloning the repository and running the setup script: `python setup_mcp.py`.

Question 2

What type of commands can I execute?

Accepted Answer

You can execute most standard terminal commands. However, interactive commands might not work perfectly due to the non-interactive nature of the interface. The tool also has limitations on commands that exceed timeout or are deemed dangerous.

Question 3

What is Terminal Controller?

Accepted Answer

Terminal Controller is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables secure terminal command execution, directory navigation, and file system operations through a standardized interface. It's designed to be used with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop or Cursor.

Question 4

What security features does Terminal Controller offer?

Accepted Answer

Terminal Controller implements several security measures including timeout controls for commands, blacklisting of dangerous commands, and proper error handling to isolate command execution. It also operates with the same file system permissions as the user running it, ensuring controlled access.

Question 5

How do I configure Terminal Controller with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You can configure Claude Desktop by adding a configuration block to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file, specifying either the `uvx terminal_controller` or `python -m terminal_controller` command and arguments.

Terminal Controller

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