Install Terrarium 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 mcp add terrarium -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the Terrarium MCP server do?
Fork, break and revert VirtualBox VMs with linked clones and RAM snapshots, and drive GUI-only guests via screenshots and input without SSH or a guest agent.
Is the Terrarium 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 Terrarium run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Terrarium to Claude Code?
Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/chryaner/terrarium, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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