Terminator

Created By

iris-networks5 months ago

A lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server written in Go that enables secure terminal command execution on macOS and Linux. Supports persistent shell sessions, configurable timeouts, and both HTTP (StreamableHTTP) and STDIO transports. Designed for AI integrations and automation use cases with flexible session management and platform-aware execution.

# mcp

# terminal

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Overview

What is Terminator?

Terminator is a lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server written in Go that enables secure terminal command execution on macOS and Linux, designed for AI integrations and automation use cases.

How to use Terminator?

To use Terminator, build the server using make build, then run it in HTTP mode with ./mcp-terminal-server --http --port 8080 or in STDIO mode with ./mcp-terminal-server. You can test its functionality using curl commands to interact with the MCP endpoints.

Key features of Terminator?

Cross-platform support for macOS and Linux
Configurable timeouts for command execution
Secure execution in a controlled environment
Flexible shell support and multiple transport modes (STDIO and StreamableHTTP)
Persistent shell sessions to maintain state between commands

Use cases of Terminator?

Automating terminal commands in development environments
Integrating with AI systems for automated command execution
Managing shell sessions for various applications

FAQ from Terminator?

Is Terminator secure?

Yes! It runs commands in a controlled environment with proper error handling.

Can I use Terminator on Windows?

No, Terminator is designed specifically for macOS and Linux.

How do I manage sessions?

You can manage sessions using the session_manager tool provided by the server.

Server Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "terminal": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "http://localhost:8080/mcp",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "8080:8080",
        "-e",
        "MCP_COMMAND_TIMEOUT=30",
        "-e",
        "MCP_SHELL=/bin/bash",
        "shanurcsenitap/terminator:latest",
        "--http",
        "--host",
        "0.0.0.0",
        "--port",
        "8080"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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