How do I connect Iterm MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `npx -y @smithery/cli install iterm-mcp --client claude` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop as compatible clients.

Is Iterm MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can Iterm MCP Server do?

Iterm MCP Server documents 3 tools to the agent, including read_terminal_output, send_control_character, write_to_terminal. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Iterm MCP

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by ferrislucas

A Model Context Protocol server that executes commands in the current iTerm session - useful for REPL and CLI assistance

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$npx -y @smithery/cli install iterm-mcp --client claude

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Documented tools (3)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

read_terminal_output

Reads the requested number of lines from the active iTerm terminal.

send_control_character

Sends a control character to the active iTerm terminal.

write_to_terminal

Writes to the active iTerm terminal, often used to run a command. Returns the number of lines of output produced by the command.

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Questions about Iterm MCP Server

How do I connect Iterm MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `npx -y @smithery/cli install iterm-mcp --client claude` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop as compatible clients.
Is Iterm MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can Iterm MCP Server do?: Iterm MCP Server documents 3 tools to the agent, including read_terminal_output, send_control_character, write_to_terminal. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.