Linux CommandSAFE

Overview

Linux Command MCP is a remote command execution system built using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing secure and standardized execution of Linux commands.

Configuration for Claude Desktop MCP Servers

Understanding the Configuration

The MCP servers are configured in the claude_desktop_config.json file, typically located at ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.

Configuration Structure

"mcpServers": {
"server-name": {
"command": "node|npx|uvx",
"args": ["server-specific-arguments"],
"env": {
"OPTIONAL_ENVIRONMENT_VARIABLES": "value"
}
}
}

Linux Command MCP Server Configuration

"linux-command": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/full/path/to/linux-command-mcp/server/dist/index.js"
]
}

Configuration Explained

• "command": Specifies the executor (node, npx, uvx)
• "args": Full path to the server's executable
• Ensure the path is an absolute path to your index.js

Important Configuration Tips

• Always use full, absolute paths
• Verify file permissions
• Ensure the specified file is executable

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18.x or later)
• npm
• PM2 (for process management)

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone 
cd linux-command-mcp

1. Install server dependencies

cd server
npm install
npm run build

1. Install client dependencies

cd ../client
npm install
npm run build

Usage

Starting the Server

1. Navigate to the server directory

cd server

1. Start with PM2

npm run pm2:start

Using the Client

Available Commands:

1. exec - Execute a Linux command
2. list [directory] - List directory contents
3. help - Show this help
4. exit - Exit the client

Execute commands directly:

# In the client directory
npm start 
exec "ls -l"
exec "list /home"
exec "uname -