Question 1

What is the MCP Terminal Server?

Accepted Answer

The MCP Terminal Server is a lightweight FastAPI server that runs as a Windows service. It allows you to execute shell commands and stream their output in real-time through an API endpoint.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for installing the MCP Terminal Server?

Accepted Answer

You need a Windows operating system, Python 3.7 or higher, and administrator privileges to install the MCP Terminal Server.

Question 3

How do I install the MCP Terminal Server?

Accepted Answer

To install, clone the repository, open PowerShell as Administrator, navigate to the project directory, and run the `install_service.ps1` script.

Question 4

Can I customize the installation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can customize the installation by using parameters such as -ApiKey, -Port, -Host, -LogLevel, and -ConfigFile when running the installation script.

Question 5

How can I configure the server?

Accepted Answer

You can configure the server through environment variables, a configuration file (config.json), or command-line arguments during installation.

Question 6

What environment variables can I use to configure the server?

Accepted Answer

You can use environment variables such as MCP_TERMINAL_API_KEY, MCP_HOST, MCP_PORT, MCP_LOG_LEVEL, and others to configure the server.

Question 7

How do I manage the MCP Terminal Server service?

Accepted Answer

You can manage the service using PowerShell commands like python service.py install, python service.py start, python service.py stop, and others.

Question 8

Where are the logs stored?

Accepted Answer

Logs are stored in the configured log file, which defaults to mcp_terminal_server.log.

Question 9

How do I use the API?

Accepted Answer

You can use the API by sending a POST request to the /run endpoint with the command to execute in the request body. You need to include an API key in the X-API-Key header.

Question 10

Is there a test client available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a test client (test_client.py) is provided to interact with the server. It supports command-line arguments, API key authentication, and more.

Question 11

How do I configure the test client?

Accepted Answer

You can configure the test client using a JSON configuration file (client_config.json) or environment variables.

Question 12

What security considerations should I keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

Always change the default API key in production, restrict the host to 127.0.0.1 if the server should only be accessible locally, and consider using HTTPS in production.

Question 13

What do I do if I encounter issues?

Accepted Answer

Check the log file for errors, run in debug mode (python service.py debug), verify the service is running, and check the Windows Event Viewer for service-related errors.

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