What is MCP Terminal Server?

MCP Terminal Server provides terminal access and system tools via a clean web interface. It enables remote command execution, directory listing, and other terminal operations through a simple HTTP server.

What are the prerequisites for installing MCP Terminal Server?

You need Node.js (version 14 or higher), curl, and tar installed on your system.

How do I install MCP Terminal Server?

You can install it using the following command: curl -o- https://github.com/Yaswanth-ampolu/smithery-mcp-server/raw/main/main/install-mcp.sh | bash

How do I start the MCP Terminal Server?

Use the command: mcp-terminal start. You can specify a custom port with: mcp-terminal start --port 9000

How do I stop the MCP Terminal Server?

Use the command: mcp-terminal stop

How do I check the status of the MCP Terminal Server?

Use the command: mcp-terminal status. This shows if the server is running, the PID, memory usage, and the URL.

How do I uninstall MCP Terminal Server?

Use the command: mcp-terminal uninstall

What do I do if the server won’t start?

Check if Node.js is installed (version 14+), check the log file for errors (tail -n 50 ~/mcp-terminal/mcp.log), and verify the installation directory exists (ls -la ~/mcp-terminal).

What if the default port (8080) is already in use?

Use a different port: mcp-terminal start --port 9000

What if the mcp-terminal command is not found?

Ensure ~/bin is in your PATH. Add it manually if needed: export PATH="$HOME/bin:$PATH". For permanent addition, add to your shell configuration file (~/.bashrc).

Is MCP Server secure?

It’s recommended to run the server on a local network or behind a firewall. Consider using a reverse proxy with authentication for public-facing deployments.

How does MCP Server integrate with UBOS?

UBOS leverages MCP server to provide seamless orchestration of AI agents, allowing them to interact with the underlying systems and data sources in a secure and controlled manner.