Easyshell

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Lightweight server management & intelligent ops platform with Docker one-click deployment, batch script execution, web terminal, and AI-powered operations.

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License: MIT

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- 19 tools across 3 tiers
- Tier 1 Core (6): list_hosts, get_host_detail, execute_script, get_task_detail, list_scripts, ai_chat
- Tier 2 Management (8): list_recent_tasks, create_script, list_clusters, get_dashboard_stats, get_host_metrics, list_scheduled_tasks, trigger_inspection, get_inspect_reports
- Tier 3 Advanced (5): manage_tags, query_audit_logs, approve_task, send_notification, search_knowledge

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 Easyshell

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

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": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---:|---|
| EASYSHELL_URL | Yes | EasyShell server API endpoint (for example http://localhost:18080). |
| EASYSHELL_USER | Yes | EasyShell username. |
| EASYSHELL_PASS | Yes | EasyShell password. |

npx @easyshell/mcp-server --install

`Tier`

Tool

`Core`

`list_hosts`

`Management`

`list_recent_tasks`

`Advanced`

`manage_tags`

| Tier | Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Core | list_hosts | List hosts and filter by status. |
| Core | get_host_detail | Fetch detailed host information. |
| Core | execute_script | Execute script content on selected hosts. |
| Core | get_task_detail | Retrieve detailed task execution results. |
| Core | list_scripts | List scripts from script library. |
| Core | ai_chat | Run natural-language AI operations orchestration. |
| Management | list_recent_tasks | Query recent execution tasks. |
| Management | create_script | Create and save reusable scripts. |
| Management | list_clusters | List host clusters/groups. |
| Management | get_dashboard_stats | Get platform KPI and overview stats. |
| Management | get_host_metrics | Get host metrics history. |
| Management | list_scheduled_tasks | List configured scheduled inspections. |
| Management | trigger_inspection | Trigger an inspection immediately. |
| Management | get_inspect_reports | Read AI inspection analysis reports. |
| Advanced | manage_tags | Manage host tags and assignments. |
| Advanced | query_audit_logs | Search audit and compliance logs. |
| Advanced | approve_task | Approve or reject high-risk operations. |
| Advanced | send_notification | Send notifications to configured channels. |
| Advanced | search_knowledge | Search operational knowledge base. |

Claude Desktop / Cursor

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

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "easyshell": {
            "easyshell-mcp": {
                "command": "docker",
                "args": [
                    "compose",
                    "up",
                    "-d"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "easyshell-mcp": {
        "command": "docker",
        "args": [
            "compose",
            "up",
            "-d"
        ]
    }
}

Model Context Protocol server for EasyShell: manage hosts, execute scripts, orchestrate multi-host tasks, schedule AI inspections, and access infrastructure operations from AI assistants.

Features

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Add to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "easyshell": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@easyshell/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "EASYSHELL_URL": "http://localhost:18080",
        "EASYSHELL_USER": "easyshell",
        "EASYSHELL_PASS": "easyshell@changeme"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor

Use the same MCP server block in your Cursor MCP settings.

OpenCode

Use the same MCP server block in your OpenCode MCP configuration.

Configuration

Transport Modes

stdio (default)

Used by Claude Desktop, Cursor, OpenCode, and other local AI clients:

npx -y @easyshell/mcp-server

HTTP (SSE + Streamable HTTP)

For remote deployments, Smithery.ai, or browser-based clients:

npx -y @easyshell/mcp-server --port 3000

Bind to all interfaces for remote access:

npx -y @easyshell/mcp-server --port 3000 --host 0.0.0.0

Endpoints:

| Endpoint | Method | Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| /mcp | POST / GET / DELETE | Streamable HTTP (2025-03-26) |
| /sse | GET | Legacy SSE (2024-11-05) |
| /messages?sessionId=<id> | POST | Legacy SSE message handler |
| /health | GET | Health check |

Full Tool Reference

Auto-Install

npx @easyshell/mcp-server --install

Development

npm ci
npm run build
npm run test
npm run inspector

Links

- Documentation: https://docs.easyshell.ai
- Discord: https://discord.gg/akQqRgNB6t
- GitHub: https://github.com/easyshell-ai/easyshell

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Setting up with Highlight

From the repository

Tier

Core

Management

Advanced

Claude Desktop / Cursor

McpServers

Features

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Cursor

OpenCode

Configuration

Transport Modes

stdio (default)

HTTP (SSE + Streamable HTTP)

Full Tool Reference

Auto-Install

Development

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