SERVER

Zsh Tool

Rank #31,265

io.github.ArkTechNWA/zsh-tool

MCP server providing zsh-tool capabilities

2 versions

5 GitHub stars

by arktechnwa (9 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Jan 15, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Zsh Tool

Zsh Tool is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by arktechnwa. It ranks #31,265 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 5 GitHub stars. Zsh Tool is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jan 15, 2026 and most recently updated on Jan 15, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Zsh Tool can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Zsh Tool

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

ALAN_DB_PATH · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Zsh Tool and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add zsh-tool -e "ALAN_DB_PATH=<your ALAN_DB_PATH>" -- uvx zsh-tool-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.zsh-tool]
command = "uvx"
args = ["zsh-tool-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.zsh-tool.env]
ALAN_DB_PATH = "<your ALAN_DB_PATH>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zsh-tool": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zsh-tool-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALAN_DB_PATH": "<your ALAN_DB_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zsh-tool": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zsh-tool-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALAN_DB_PATH": "<your ALAN_DB_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "zsh-tool": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zsh-tool-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALAN_DB_PATH": "<your ALAN_DB_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zsh-tool": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zsh-tool-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALAN_DB_PATH": "<your ALAN_DB_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zsh-tool": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zsh-tool-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALAN_DB_PATH": "<your ALAN_DB_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by arktechnwa

View all arktechnwa servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Zsh Toolyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jan 15, 2026
Latest version published: Jan 15, 2026
Version history: 2 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jun 21, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (2)

Version	Published
0.2.1	Jan 15, 2026
0.1.0	Nov 25, 2024

STANDING

#31,265of 144,396 active serversTop 25%

Ranks ahead of 113,131 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Zsh Tool?: Zsh Tool is maintained by arktechnwa, which publishes 9 MCP servers (3 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Zsh Tool listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Zsh Tool is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
How many versions does Zsh Tool have?: MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of Zsh Tool, most recently published on Jan 15, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Zsh Tool?: The source code for Zsh Tool is hosted at github.com/arktechnwa/zsh-tool.

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