# Terminal Shell

> Use this tool when you need to execute shell commands remotely through AI assistants, solving problems like context switching and limited terminal access. It takes API requests as input and outputs command execution results, with options for authentication and debug logging. Use it in contexts where direct terminal command execution is required, such as automated workflows or remote system administration.

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

## Description

MCPServe is a lightweight server implementation that exposes shell command execution capabilities to AI assistants through the Model Context Protocol. Built with FastMCP, it runs in a containerized environment with Docker support for both Python slim and Ubuntu environments, making it portable and easy to deploy. The server includes configurable authentication via API keys, debug logging options, and Server-Sent Events transport, enabling AI assistants to execute terminal commands directly without context switching.

## 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:** cloud-infra
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/terminal-shell)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/mark-oori/mcpserve>

## 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": "terminal-shell"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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