WCWG
Wcgw is an MCP server that provides Claude and other LLM clients with integrated shell and code editing tools to execute commands, write files, and run code on the local machine. It enables bidirectional interaction between the user and AI agent through a fully interactive shell experience, enhanced by a VS Code extension that displays the agent's shell session directly in the editor. The server solves the problem of giving AI agents practical capability to develop, build, and iterate on projects locally, though it requires explicit user acceptance of security risks inherent in granting unrestricted machine access to LLM-driven automation.
- GitHub stars
- 660
- tools
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- last updated
- Mar 9, 2026
Tools
7 toolsPublic tool metadata for what this MCP can expose to an agent.
InitializeReset shell and set up workspace environment
Reset shell and set up workspace environment
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
BashCommandExecute shell commands with timeout control
Execute shell commands with timeout control
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
ReadFilesRead content from one or more files
Read content from one or more files
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
WriteIfEmptyCreate new files or write to empty files
Create new files or write to empty files
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
FileEditEdit existing files using search/replace blocks
Edit existing files using search/replace blocks
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
ReadImageRead image files for display/processing
Read image files for display/processing
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
ContextSaveSave project context and files for Knowledge Transfer or saving task checkpoints to be resumed later
Save project context and files for Knowledge Transfer or saving task checkpoints to be resumed later
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
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Shell and Coding agent for Claude and other mcp clients
Empowering chat applications to code, build and run on your local machine.
wcgw is an MCP server with tightly integrated shell and code editing tools.
⚠️ Warning: This MCP server provides unfiltered access to your machine's shell and files. It does not restrict LLMs from executing arbitrary commands or making unintended changes. This tool can be misused by attackers or run dangerous commands if the AI hallucinates. Run this repository only if you fully understand and accept the risks associated with running AI agents with no restrictions.
As of 2026 the reason you could use wcgw is that it provides fully interactive shell experience that you and the agent both can control (including sending key-strokes).
Combined with the wcgw vscode extension that attaches the agent's shell in your editor, you can get the best agentic shell experience that is out there.
The file editing tricks and the general minimalism also helps agent be more productive.
Details
- Repository
- github.com/rusiaaman/wcgw
- Categories
- AI & LLM Tools, Developer Tools
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