MCP server for secure command-line interactions on Windows systems, providing controlled access to PowerShell, CMD, and Git Bash shells, as well as remote systems via SSH with comprehensive security measures.

Installation

NPX

npx -y @simonb97/server-win-cli

Configuration Initialization

npx @simonb97/server-win-cli --init-config ./config.json

Configuration

Claude Desktop Basic

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "windows-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@simonb97/server-win-cli"]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop with Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "windows-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@simonb97/server-win-cli",
        "--config",
        "path/to/your/config.json"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

Tool	Description
execute_command	Execute a command in the specified shell (PowerShell, CMD, or Git Bash) with optional working directory...
get_command_history	Retrieve the history of executed commands with an optional limit parameter
ssh_execute	Execute a command on a remote system via SSH using a configured connection
ssh_disconnect	Disconnect from an SSH server using the connection ID
create_ssh_connection	Create a new SSH connection with configuration details
read_ssh_connections	Read all configured SSH connections from the configuration
update_ssh_connection	Update an existing SSH connection configuration
delete_ssh_connection	Delete an SSH connection using the connection ID
get_current_directory	Get the server's current working directory

Capabilities

• Support for multiple shells: PowerShell, Command Prompt (CMD), and Git Bash
• SSH support for executing commands on remote systems
• Resource exposure for viewing SSH connections, current directory, and configuration
• Command and SSH command blocking with full paths and case variations
• Working directory validation and path restrictions
• Maximum command length limits and timeout control
• Command logging and history tracking
• Smart argument validation and injection protection
• Customizable security rules and shell-specific settings
• SSH connection profiles with keepalive and timeout management

Usage Examples

Execute commands directly using the available tools

View configured SSH connections and server configuration in the Resources section

Manage SSH connections through the provided tools

Notes

PROJECT DEPRECATED - No longer maintained. Use https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP instead. Provides direct access to system command-line and remote SSH systems with comprehensive security measures, including command blocking, directory restrictions, and injection protection. A configuration file is required to set up security parameters.