AI Agent for iTerm-MCP
Enhance your iTerm terminal sessions with iterm-mcp, a Model Context Protocol server that empowers AI agents to interact natively with your iTerm2 session. iterm-mcp enables secure, efficient, and intelligent automation, allowing you to delegate terminal tasks, inspect outputs, and control REPLs via AI—all with minimal setup and maximum efficiency.
AI-Powered Terminal Automation
Leverage intelligent automation in your iTerm sessions. iterm-mcp enables AI agents to write commands, inspect terminal outputs, and even send control characters, streamlining both simple and complex workflows. Enjoy seamless integration with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients with minimal dependencies.
- Write to Terminal.
- AI agents can execute commands directly in your iTerm terminal, automating routine or complex operations.
- Read Terminal Output.
- Easily retrieve and analyze specific lines of output, enabling precise context inspection for models.
- Send Control Characters.
- Full support for sending control characters like ctrl-c or ctrl-z, giving AI agents granular process control.
- Minimal Dependencies.
- Designed for simplicity, iterm-mcp runs with minimal dependencies and is installable via npx.
Natural Integration & REPL Support
Experience natural collaboration as you share your iTerm screen with AI. Delegate multi-step tasks and watch as agents interact live, including with REPL environments and process management commands.
- Context-Aware Interaction.
- Ask questions about the current terminal state or delegate workflows directly to the AI agent.
- Live REPL Control.
- Start and interact with REPLs, with the AI agent handling input/output and process signals in real time.
- User-Centric Safety.
- Maintain control and oversight while utilizing AI capabilities; you can interrupt or guide the agent at any time.
Simple, Secure, & Flexible Installation
Get started instantly using npx or Smithery for hassle-free installation. iterm-mcp seamlessly integrates with Claude Desktop and supports standard MCP debugging tools for developers and advanced users.
- Instant npx Install.
- Run and update iterm-mcp with a single npx command—no heavy dependencies required.
- Smithery Integration.
- Install and configure automatically for Claude Desktop using Smithery's streamlined process.
- Developer-Friendly Debug Tools.
- Debug and inspect MCP traffic using MCP Inspector and package scripts for full transparency.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available iTerm MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the iTerm MCP integration:
- write_to_terminal
Writes to the active iTerm terminal, typically to run a command. Returns the number of lines of output produced.
- read_terminal_output
Reads the requested number of lines from the active iTerm terminal to provide session context.
- send_control_character
Sends a control character, such as ctrl-c or ctrl-z, to the active iTerm terminal.
Bring AI to Your Terminal with iterm-mcp
Experience seamless AI integration in your iTerm session. Let models assist with commands, automate tasks, and interact with your terminal—all with minimal setup. Try iterm-mcp and boost your productivity today.
What is iTerm-MCP
iTerm-MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server developed by Ferris Lucas that provides AI models with direct access to iTerm terminal sessions. This service enables AI agents and other automated systems to interact with the iTerm2 terminal environment by reading outputs, writing commands, and sending control characters. By bridging language models with terminal workflows, iTerm-MCP allows for the automation of developer tasks, efficient troubleshooting, and enhanced productivity within command-line interfaces. The service is primarily targeted at developers and teams who want to enable natural language interaction and automation in their terminal-based workflows.
Capabilities
What we can do with iTerm-MCP
iTerm-MCP allows users and AI agents to automate and streamline terminal operations by providing programmatic access to iTerm2 sessions. This enables advanced workflows, troubleshooting, and collaboration between humans and AI systems within terminal environments.
- Automate Terminal Tasks
- Execute repetitive or complex command-line operations via AI-driven scripts and workflows.
- Natural Language Terminal Interaction
- Allow language models to interpret and run commands using everyday language.
- Read and Analyze Terminal Output
- Capture and parse terminal responses to aid in diagnostics or data extraction.
- Remote Terminal Assistance
- Enable remote support agents or bots to troubleshoot systems directly within iTerm2.
- Boost Developer Productivity
- Reduce manual terminal work and improve efficiency through automation and intelligent suggestions.
How AI agents benefit from iTerm-MCP
AI agents gain secure and programmatic access to live iTerm terminal sessions using iTerm-MCP, enabling them to automate tasks, analyze outputs, and provide real-time assistance. This integration empowers developers and organizations to combine the flexibility of terminal workflows with the intelligence and automation capabilities of AI.