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Console Automation MCP Server

Console Automation MCP gives an agent local shells and SSH sessions: input, output, error detection, long processes

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MCP server

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Why this level

  • The server runs arbitrary commands and opens SSH sessions with your credentials
  • Terminal output, secrets included, enters the conversation with the model
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ooples/mcp-console-automationAuthor:ooples

Install

Manual install

./install.sh --target codex

Run from the repository clone, on Windows `.\install.ps1 -Target codex`.

Access and checks

How we review

Broad accessThe tool can change data, run commands or handle secrets.

  • The server runs arbitrary commands and opens SSH sessions with your credentials
  • Terminal output, secrets included, enters the conversation with the model

This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.

What it does

Console Automation MCP is a server for controlled work with console applications and remote SSH sessions. The agent creates up to 50 concurrent sessions in cmd, PowerShell, bash, zsh and other shells, sends text and special keys such as Enter, Tab and Ctrl+C and reads output with search, filters and streaming for long processes. Built-in patterns detect errors, exceptions and stack traces across languages. SSH supports a password and a key with a passphrase, saved connection profiles and credential references from environment variables, as well as clouds, containers and WSL. A test automation set with output assertions exists. The project runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with no native dependencies.

Who it is for. Developers and admins who need to give an agent an interactive terminal with monitoring of long tasks.

Good fit when

  • The agent starts a long build and watches for errors in the output without blocking the dialog
  • An interactive program receives input step by step with control keys
  • An SSH session on a remote server opens from a saved profile
  • Command results are checked with assertions in an automated test

Not a fit when

  • The agent must not run arbitrary commands
  • The server has to run on a production server without a separate account
  • A single one-off command with no sessions is enough

Example request

Start the project build in a new bash session, watch for errors in the output and tell me when the process finishes

MCP

Transport
stdio
Authentication
not required

Environment variables

LOG_LEVEL
Log level, for example warn

Limitations

The server runs arbitrary commands and opens SSH sessions, so it behaves as a privileged terminal. The author advises keeping call approvals on, using SSH keys or environment variable references instead of inline passwords, creating a restricted account and a separate production approval step. The package is not published on npm: install from a clone with `./install.sh --target codex`, `npm ci` and `npm run build`. Enable debug logs and session persistence only when needed.

How to disable. Remove the registration with `codex mcp remove console-automation` or delete the server entry from the client, then delete the repository clone.

FAQ

How do I install it for Codex?

Clone the repository and run `./install.sh --target codex` or `.\install.ps1 -Target codex` on Windows. The installer calls `codex mcp add` and replaces an earlier registration.

Is there an npm package?

No, the package is not published, so `npx console-automation-mcp` and `@mcp/console-automation` do not work. Install from the repository.

Which shells are supported?

Locally cmd, PowerShell, pwsh, bash, zsh and sh, remotely SSH. Docker containers and WSL are attached separately.

How do I protect access?

Keep call approvals on, use SSH keys, create a restricted account and do not enable `MCP_DEBUG_LOG` without need.

How many sessions can it hold?

Up to 50 concurrent console sessions.

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README in short

The README starts with a warning that the server must be treated as a privileged terminal and lists safety measures. Features, installation for Codex and by hand, configuration and troubleshooting follow.

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