// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP INTERACTIVE TERMINAL TOOLS

7 tools from the Mcp Interactive Terminal MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 7 MCP INTERACTIVE TERMINAL TOOLS

READ 2 tools

Read list_sessions List all active interactive terminal sessions. Safe read-only operation. Read read_output Read the current terminal screen without sending any input. Safe read-only operation.

WRITE 4 tools

Write close_session Close/kill an interactive terminal session. Write create_session Spawn an interactive terminal session (REPL, shell, database client, SSH, etc.). Returns a session_id for s... Write send_command Send a command/input to an interactive session and wait for output. Appends newline automatically. Returns ... Write send_control Send a control character or special key to a session (e.g., ctrl+c to interrupt, ctrl+d to send EOF, arrow ...

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute confirm_dangerous_command Execute a command that was flagged as dangerous by send_command. Requires a justification explaining WHY th...

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Mcp Interactive Terminal through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y mcp-interactive-terminal

// FAQ

How many tools does the Mcp Interactive Terminal MCP server have? +

The Mcp Interactive Terminal MCP server exposes 7 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Mcp Interactive Terminal tools? +

Route the Mcp Interactive Terminal server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Mcp Interactive Terminal tools fall into? +

Mcp Interactive Terminal tools are categorised as Read (2), Write (4), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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