tmux-mcp

Overview

tmux-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server that lets AI assistants interact with tmux directly. Browse your tmux sessions, capture output, and send commands—all through an MCP-compatible interface. Any AI client can call these tools during conversations or agent runs, making terminal automation seamless.

The server runs locally on your machine via the npm package @fr1sk/tmux-mcp, communicating over stdio. No authentication is required. Install it with npx -y @fr1sk/tmux-mcp. Version v0.3.3 is available under the MIT license, with source code at fr1sk/tmux-mcp on GitHub.

tmux-mcp is a Development tool on mcp.site and works with all MCP clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed, and others. Maintainers are welcome to claim this listing to verify ownership and keep details current.

Installation

// claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tmux_mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@fr1sk/tmux-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}