# Shell MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to execute shell commands securely within a controlled environment, allowing AI models to run commands while minimizing security risks. It provides a Node.js implementation of the Model Context Protocol, enabling secure command execution with built-in security measures. Ideal for use cases requiring trusted command execution, such as data processing or system automation tasks.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/hdresearch-mcp-shell  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hdresearch-mcp-shell

## Description

A Node.js implementation of the Model Context Protocol that provides secure shell command execution capabilities, allowing AI models like Claude to run shell commands in a controlled environment with built-in security measures.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.94
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

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

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/jwkd5nmnh7)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/hdresearch/mcp-shell>

## 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": "hdresearch-mcp-shell"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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