Shell
Createdhdresearch
Enables Claude to execute shell commands securely through the Model Context Protocol.
About
The Shell tool provides Claude with the ability to execute shell commands in a sandboxed environment, leveraging the Model Context Protocol for secure communication. This allows AI models to interact with the operating system, retrieve information, and automate tasks, all while maintaining a secure and controlled environment with command blacklisting and validation.
Key Features
- Secure command execution with blacklist protection
- Command existence validation
- Error handling and graceful shutdown
- 28 GitHub stars
- Standard I/O based transport
Use Cases
- Automating system administration tasks via Claude
- Retrieving real-time system information through natural language queries
- Integrating shell scripting with AI workflows