Shell Command FAQs

Question 1

Can I allow any command to be executed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use `*` in the `ALLOWED_COMMANDS` environment variable to allow any command. However, this is strongly discouraged due to potential security risks.

Question 2

What is an MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

MCP, or Machine Communication Protocol, allows different systems or components to communicate and coordinate actions. Shell Command MCP allows commands to be executed as part of that communication.

Question 3

What configuration options are available?

Accepted Answer

You can configure the server either manually using stdio or by providing a JSON configuration file. The JSON configuration allows you to specify the command, arguments, and environment variables.

Question 4

What is Shell Command MCP?

Accepted Answer

Shell Command MCP is an MCP server that allows you to execute shell commands. It's designed to be used in environments where you need to run shell commands programmatically, like with LLM chatbots.

Question 5

How does Shell Command MCP ensure security?

Accepted Answer

It uses an environment variable called `ALLOWED_COMMANDS` to whitelist the commands that the server is allowed to execute. This prevents unauthorized or malicious commands from being run.

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