# MCP Shell Server

> Use this tool when you need to securely execute specific shell commands, control input and output, and monitor execution performance. It solves problems related to secure command execution, input/output management, and timeout control, ideal for use cases requiring precise control over shell commands. The tool accepts stdin input and provides comprehensive output, including stdout, stderr, and execution time.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/fastmcp-me-mcp-shell-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/fastmcp-me-mcp-shell-server

## Description

Enables secure execution of whitelisted shell commands through MCP, with support for stdin input, timeout control, and comprehensive output including stdout, stderr, and execution time.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.17
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/ic30vfncml)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/fastmcp-me/mcp-shell-server>

## 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": "fastmcp-me-mcp-shell-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/fastmcp-me-mcp-shell-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/fastmcp-me-mcp-shell-server/pull`

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