PowerShell Exec

by dfinke

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Enables real-time execution of PowerShell scripts through a lightweight Python server, bridging AI tools with PowerShell functionality for data analysis, Windows task automation, and module interaction.

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Author: dfinke
Repository: dfinke/mcp-powershell-exec
GitHub stars: 29
Downloads: 509
License: MIT License
Categories: Productivity, Design, Developer Tools, AI, Project Management
Tags: #integration

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name PowerShell Exec

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) py
Arguments
- Argument 1 drive:/yourpath/server.py
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Clone the repository and configure the server in VSCode Insiders by editing .vscode/mcp.json with the command py and args pointing to the server.py path. Then enable Agent mode in Copilot Edits and refresh the available tools.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "powershell exec": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
            ],
            "command": "py"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
    ],
    "command": "py"
}

Macos

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
    ],
    "command": "py"
}

Windows

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "drive:/yourpath/server.py"
    ],
    "command": "py"
}

MCP PowerShell Exec Server

Overview

MCP PowerShell Exec Server is a lightweight server that accepts PowerShell scripts as strings, executes them, and returns the output. Enabling AI assistants to understand and work with PowerShell.

Features

- Accepts PowerShell scripts via string input - Executes scripts securely in an MCP Server environment - Returns execution results in real-time

Installation

Clone the repository and set up the server:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mcp-powershell-exec.git
cd mcp-powershell-exec

In Action

Watch the video to see MCP PowerShell Exec Server in action:

Usage

Integration with GitHub Copilot in VSCode Insiders

To use this MCP server with GitHub Copilot in VSCode Insiders, follow these steps:

1. Install VSCode Insiders
- Download and install the latest version of VSCode Insiders

1. Install GitHub Copilot Extension
- Open VSCode Insiders
- Go to the Extensions marketplace
- Search for and install "GitHub Copilot"

3. Configure MCP Server
- Open .vscode/mcp.json

   {

    "servers": {

        "powershell-integration": {

            "command": "py", // Python executable

            "args": [

               "drive:/yourpath/server.py"

            ],

            "env": {}

        }

    }

   }

Replace the path with the actual path to your server.py file.

1. Enable Agent Mode
- Open Copilot chat in VSCode Insiders
- Click on "Copilot Edits"
- Choose "Agent mode"
- Click the refresh button in the chat input to load the available tools

System Requirements

- Python: Version 3.10 or higher (required for optimal performance)
- PowerShell: Version 5.1

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

For issues and questions:
- Create an issue in this GitHub repository

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