ht-mcp

Name: ht-mcp
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Author: memextech

by memextech

High-performance Rust MCP server for headless terminal (ht) with multi-session management and live web preview.

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What it does

ht-mcp provides a high-performance interface to a headless terminal, allowing AI assistants to create, manage, and interact with terminal sessions in real-time. It is built in pure Rust for minimal overhead and maximum speed.

Tools

ht_create_session: Initialize a new terminal session with optional web server for live preview.
ht_send_keys: Send raw keystrokes to a specific session for interactive commands.
ht_take_snapshot: Capture the current state of the terminal output.
ht_execute_command: Run a command in a session and retrieve the resulting output.
ht_list_sessions: Get a list of all currently active terminal sessions.
ht_close_session: Terminate and clean up a specific terminal session.

Installation

Install via Homebrew:

brew tap memextech/tap
brew install ht-mcp

Add to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ht-mcp": {
      "command": "ht-mcp",
      "args": ["--debug"]
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

Confirmed for Claude Desktop and Claude Code.

Quick install

brew install memextech/tap/ht-mcp

Information

Pricing: free
Published: 4/12/2026
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