# Background Process MCP

> Use this tool when you need to manage long-running command-line tasks without disrupting the main workflow, allowing LLMs to start, stop, and monitor background processes seamlessly. It solves problems of resource allocation and task management, enabling efficient execution of tasks that require extended periods of time. Ideal for use cases where continuous processing is required, such as data processing, simulations, or automated workflows.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/waylaidwanderer-background-process-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/waylaidwanderer-background-process-mcp

## Description

Enables LLMs to start, stop, and monitor long-running command-line processes in the background.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/lvjk6knzp8)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/waylaidwanderer/background-process-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": "waylaidwanderer-background-process-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/waylaidwanderer-background-process-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/waylaidwanderer-background-process-mcp/pull`

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