tmux-mcp
MCP server for Claude-tmux integration. tmux-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by nickgnd. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 9 tools, including list-sessions, find-session, list-windows, list-panes, capture-pane, create-session, create-window and execute-command, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Integration and Tool/Terminal.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol server that enables Claude Desktop to interact with tmux sessions, allowing AI assistants to view, control, and execute commands in terminal sessions.
How to use this MCP
Configure it in Claude Desktop by adding the server details to your MCP configuration, specifying optional shell type if needed. The server provides access to tmux sessions, panes, and command execution.
What this MCP can be used for
Enables AI assistants to monitor terminal sessions, execute commands, create new tmux sessions/windows, and retrieve command results - useful for developers and terminal power users.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tmux-mcp MCP server?
tmux-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from nickgnd. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect tmux-mcp to my AI client?
Add tmux-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does tmux-mcp provide?
tmux-mcp provides 9 tools: list-sessions, find-session, list-windows, list-panes, capture-pane, create-session, create-window, execute-command and get-command-result.
Is tmux-mcp free to use?
tmux-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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