// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

TERMINAL MCP SERVER TOOLS

10 tools from the Terminal MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

View the Terminal MCP Server policy → Token cost: 1,433 tokens →

// ALL 10 TERMINAL MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 3 tools

Read terminal_read_output Read raw output from a terminal session Read terminal_session_list List all active terminal sessions Read terminal_snapshot Capture the current terminal state as a structured Terminal State Tree with detected UI elements

WRITE 6 tools

Write terminal_click Click on a UI element by its ref_id (navigates and activates) Write terminal_press_key Press a special key or key combination (arrows, F-keys, Ctrl+X, etc.) Write terminal_session_close Close and terminate a terminal session Write terminal_session_create Create a new terminal session with the specified command Write terminal_session_resize Resize a terminal session to new dimensions Write terminal_type Type text into a terminal session

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute terminal_wait_for Wait for text to appear, element to show, or terminal to be idle

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Terminal MCP Server 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-server-terminal

// FAQ

How many tools does the Terminal MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Terminal MCP Server MCP server exposes 10 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Terminal MCP Server tools? +

Route the Terminal MCP Server 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 Terminal MCP Server tools fall into? +

Terminal MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (3), Write (6), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Terminal MCP Server tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 10 Terminal MCP Server tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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