shell-use

About shell-use

Use shell-use with your agent

claude mcp add shell-use -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/kyuheon-kr/shell-use:1.0.0

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shell-use": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/kyuheon-kr/shell-use:1.0.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is shell-use?

shell-use is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by kyuheon-kr in the Autonomous Agents category. Let agents use the shell like a human.

How do I connect shell-use to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?

Install shell-use from its oci package (ghcr.io/kyuheon-kr/shell-use:1.0.0) and register it under "mcpServers" in your client's MCP configuration — for example claude_desktop_config.json or Cursor's mcp.json — then restart the client.

Is shell-use open source?

Yes — the source code is public at github.com/kyuheon-kr/shell-use.

Can AI agents pay to use shell-use?

Not yet through Loomal — shell-use is listed as a free directory entry. If its maintainer verifies ownership, they can set per-call USDC pricing that agents pay over x402, with settlement on Base.