macOS Terminal
Verified IntegrationClient Configuration
— Connect macOS Terminal to Claude Desktop or Cursor in seconds{
"mcpServers": {
"macos-terminal": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-macos-terminal"
],
"env": {}
}
}
}~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows).System Overview
Enables AI agents to inspect and control macOS Terminal.app tabs, including listing windows, reading scrollback, executing commands, and clearing buffers, with robust three-tier safety and user confirmation.
7/23/2026
Open Source
stdio / SSE RPC
Frequently Asked Questions
Architecture and operational details for macOS Terminal
macOS Terminal (MCP) enables AI agents to inspect and control your macOS Terminal.app tabs. This includes listing windows, reading scrollback, executing commands, and clearing buffers, all while enforcing robust three-tier safety and user confirmation for sensitive operations.
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