# Shell Server

> Use this tool when you need to execute shell commands remotely or programmatically, and want to manage custom working directories and execution timeouts. It solves problems such as automating system administration tasks, running scripts, and interacting with terminal tools. The Shell Server takes shell commands as input and returns execution results as output, making it suitable for use cases that require secure and controlled command execution.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/sergio-deras-mcp-shellserver  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/sergio-deras-mcp-shellserver

## Description

A Model Context Protocol server that enables users to execute arbitrary shell commands through a terminal tool. It supports custom working directories, configurable execution timeouts, and safe command parsing using shlex.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.90
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/ia8nqp43zq)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/sergio-deras/mcp-shellserver>

## 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": "sergio-deras-mcp-shellserver"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/sergio-deras-mcp-shellserver` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/sergio-deras-mcp-shellserver/pull`

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