Pandoras-Shell
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Pandora's Shell is an MCP server designed to enable AI assistants to execute terminal commands on a user's system. It provides full system access, making it essential to use this tool within secure and controlled environments. Key features include capturing command output and handling timeouts.
Pandora's Shell
⚠️ IMPORTANT SECURITY WARNING: This MCP server grants AI assistants unrestricted ability to execute terminal commands on your system. Only use in controlled environments like virtual machines (VMs) or development systems you can afford to rebuild.
Features
- Execute any shell command with full system access
- Capture command output (stdout/stderr)
- Set working directory
- Handle command timeouts
Installation
Prerequisites
- Claude Desktop with an active Claude Pro/Enterprise subscription
- Python 3.10 or higher
- Git
- uv (required for package management)
Configuration
Create or edit claude_desktop_config.json with the path to the server configuration.
Security Considerations
Use only in VMs or disposable development environments. Never use on production systems or machines with sensitive data.