Let agents use the shell like a human.
Let agents use the shell like a human.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_sessions() | Returns allowed session names |
capture(session, scroll_back?) | Captures terminal screen text |
send_keys(session, keys) | Sends key input (e.g., Enter, C-c) |
send_text(session, text, enter?) | Sends literal text (enter=True to press Enter) |
scroll(session, direction, amount?) | Scrolls through history |
exit_scroll_mode(session) | Exits copy-mode |
docker build -t shell-use:latest .
tmux new-session -s dev
SOCK="$(tmux display-message -p -F '#{socket_path}')"
[ -S "$SOCK" ] || { echo "tmux socket not found: $SOCK"; exit 1; }
Claude Code:
claude mcp add shell-use \
-- docker run -i --rm \
-v "$SOCK":/tmux/tmux.sock \
-e SHELL_USE_SOCKET=/tmux/tmux.sock \
-e SHELL_USE_SESSIONS=dev \
shell-use:latest
Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"shell-use": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run", "-i", "--rm",
"-v", "/tmp/tmux-1000/default:/tmux/tmux.sock",
"-e", "SHELL_USE_SOCKET=/tmux/tmux.sock",
"-e", "SHELL_USE_SESSIONS=dev",
"shell-use:latest"
]
}
}
}
Replace
/tmp/tmux-1000/defaultwith the path fromtmux display-message -p -F '#{socket_path}'.
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
SHELL_USE_SESSIONS | Comma-separated list of allowed session names | Yes |
SHELL_USE_SOCKET | Path to tmux socket (default: /tmux/tmux.sock in Docker) | No |
Inspired by browser-use.
Source-derived launch command. Check the maintainer’s required arguments and credentials before running:
docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/kyuheon-kr/shell-use:1.0.0Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-kyuheon-kr-shell-use": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"ghcr.io/kyuheon-kr/shell-use:1.0.0"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.
Claude Desktop setup referenceghcr.io/kyuheon-kr/shell-use:1.0.0dockershell-use works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect.~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect..vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect.~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect..mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.