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Powershell Exec

by · github.com/dfinke/mcp-powershell-exec

MCP Server for executing PowerShell scripts

Unclaimed MIT last commit a year ago devtools
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59Fair

Scored 5 months ago · breakdown

About Powershell Exec

Powershell Exec is an MCP server published by dfinke in the Developer Tools category: mCP Server for executing PowerShell scripts.

The repository has 59 stars and 12 forks, with the last commit a year ago. Six months or more without a commit doesn't mean the server is broken, but check the open issues before depending on it in production.

Install

From source
git clone https://github.com/dfinke/mcp-powershell-exec

This server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.

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Security checks

Static checks derived from the repository 5 days ago. Heuristics on the source, not an audit.

  • ✓README presentThe repository ships documentation.
  • ✓License declaredUsable under a stated license.
  • !Tests presentNo tests found. Behaviour changes may go unnoticed between versions.
  • !Dependencies pinnedNo lockfile. Installs can pull different code over time.
  • ✓No dynamic code executionSource scan found no eval, dynamic Function, or shell execution.
  • !Scoped permissionsDoesn't declare a permission scope. Assume it can do anything its process can.

README

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

  2. 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.

  4. 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

README fetched from the repository 5 days ago. The original is authoritative.

Questions

About Powershell Exec

How do I install Powershell Exec?

No package has been published for this server, so install it from source: clone the repository and follow its README.

Is Powershell Exec safe to use with an AI agent?

Its trust score is 59 out of 100 (fair). It passes 3 of the 6 static security checks run so far; the failures are listed above. It has no ConduID identity yet, so agent calls to it are not receipted.

Is Powershell Exec still maintained?

The last commit was a year ago and 1 open issues. That's long enough that you should check whether the maintainer is responding to issues before depending on it.