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Async Bash

Verified Integration
Author: @allowingCategory: ServerApplication
JSON-RPC 2.0
Protocol Standard
Sub-second
Execution Latency
Active
Operational Status

Client Configuration

— Connect Async Bash to Claude Desktop or Cursor in seconds
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "async-bash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-async-bash"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows).
Architecture & Capabilities

System Overview

Manages bash commands asynchronously, enabling parallel execution and independent progress monitoring for AI agents.

Indexed Date

7/21/2026

License

Open Source

Protocol Layer

stdio / SSE RPC

Frequently Asked Questions

Architecture and operational details for Async Bash

It allows agents to monitor command progress incrementally and process real-time stdout/stderr, providing immediate insights. This eliminates the need for arbitrary timeout guessing and empowers agents to make informed decisions about continuing or terminating processes.

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