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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