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Iterm MCP server

ferrislucas/iterm-mcp

Access iTerm: run commands and ask questions about what is shown in the terminal.

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Install Iterm in Claude Code

This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:

Claude Code
claude mcp add iterm -- <command to start the server>

Frequently asked questions

What does the Iterm MCP server do?

Access iTerm: run commands and ask questions about what is shown in the terminal.

Is the Iterm MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Iterm run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Iterm to Claude Code?

Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/ferrislucas/iterm-mcp, then register it with "claude mcp add".

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