iTerm MCP

MCP server for executing commands in iTerm2 sessions

Integrates with iTerm2 to enable Claude to execute terminal commands. Supports REPL, token-efficient output reading, control character transmission, and terminal control capabilities.

Author: ferrislucas

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Install: npx -y iterm-mcp

Key Features

• Execute terminal commands integrated with iTerm2
• Token-efficient output reading for relevant data only
• REPL support for interactive command execution
• Send control characters for process control like Ctrl-C
• Ask natural language questions about terminal screen content

Use Cases

• Automated script execution — Claude automatically runs multiple terminal commands, analyzes output and decides next actions
• Efficient debugging — Have Claude analyze terminal errors automatically to identify issues and suggest fixes
• Build and deployment automation — Claude executes build and deployment commands in sequence while monitoring progress