# Kitty MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to automate and control kitty terminal instances programmatically, solving problems such as automating workflows and analyzing commands. It takes input commands and outputs scrollback buffer content, allowing for remote control over kitty terminals through the Model Context Protocol. Ideal for use cases requiring automated terminal management and integration with other tools and scripts.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/den-tanui-kitty-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/den-tanui-kitty-mcp

## Description

A production-grade server for programmatically controlling kitty terminal instances, allowing users to launch windows, send text or key combinations, and capture scrollback buffer content. It facilitates automation workflows and command analysis by providing remote control over the kitty terminal through the Model Context Protocol.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.71
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/au00hlkcy4)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/den-tanui/kitty-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "den-tanui-kitty-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/den-tanui-kitty-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/den-tanui-kitty-mcp/pull`

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