Terminal Use FAQs

Question 1

How does Terminal Use work?

Accepted Answer

It establishes a secure connection allowing Claude to execute commands and access files within a defined directory, using an MCP server.

Question 2

Where can I find the `claude_desktop_config.json` file?

Accepted Answer

The location of this file depends on your Claude Desktop setup. Refer to the Claude documentation for the exact path.

Question 3

How do I configure Terminal Use?

Accepted Answer

You can configure the server using environment variables in a `.env` file, system environment variables, or by directly modifying the `claude_desktop_config.json` file.

Question 4

What is Terminal Use?

Accepted Answer

Terminal Use is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows Claude to interact with specified directories on your system, enabling powerful development workflows.

Question 5

What is the `ALLOWED_DIRECTORY` environment variable?

Accepted Answer

The `ALLOWED_DIRECTORY` variable specifies the directory path that Claude is permitted to access. This is crucial for security and limiting Claude's scope.

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