win-cli-mcp-server

Overview

This is a maintained fork of the original win-cli-mcp-server that addresses critical issues in the original project. It provides controlled access to PowerShell, CMD, Git Bash, and remote systems via SSH from MCP clients. The server includes numerous improvements such as fixing GUI window popups, SSH event listener leaks, and properly handling SSH stderr. It also updates dependencies, removes dead code, and implements better security measures. The configuration is flexible, allowing users to restrict paths, block commands, and set timeouts for security.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 6 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• execute_command

  Run a command in PowerShell, CMD, or Git Bash

  Try:List files in the current directoryTry:Run a PowerShell scriptTry:Execute a Git command
• get_command_history

  Retrieve history of executed commands

  Try:Show last 10 commandsTry:Get command historyTry:List recently executed commands
• ssh_execute

  Execute a command on a configured remote host

  Try:Run a command on my remote serverTry:Execute ls on the SSH serverTry:Check system status via SSH
• ssh_disconnect

  Close an SSH connection

  Try:Close SSH connection to serverTry:Disconnect from remote hostTry:Terminate SSH session

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Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "win-cli": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "C:/path/to/win-cli-mcp-server/dist/index.js",
        "--config",
        "C:/path/to/win-cli-mcp-server/config.json"
      ]
    }
  }
}

git clone https://github.com/mhprol/win-cli-mcp-server.git
cd win-cli-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build

FAQ

How is this different from the original win-cli-mcp-server?

This is a hardened fork that fixes critical bugs, updates dependencies, addresses security issues, and is actively maintained. The original project is no longer developed.

What authentication methods are supported for SSH connections?

SSH authentication priority: explicit key > password > ssh-agent (automatic). The config validation has been improved to make ssh-agent optional.

Can I prevent execution of certain commands?

Yes, you can populate the `blockedCommands` and `blockedArguments` arrays in your config, and set `blockedOperators` per shell type.

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