MCPretentious MCP Server

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A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that puppeteers iTerm2 terminals.

MCPretentious is an open-source mcp server by oetiker, written mainly in JavaScript, with 22 GitHub stars and the MIT license. Its code was last updated Feb 14, 2026. The latest npm release is mcpretentious 1.3.0, published Sep 3, 2025, with 71 downloads last week.

Scan summary: scanned Nov 5, 2026 at commit e958b29. Seen able to run shell commands, control a web browser. Scan policy

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How to install MCPretentious

Built from the start command in the project's README: npx mcpretentious. Check the README for required keys or settings.

Claude Code · Terminal

claude mcp add mcpretentious -- npx mcpretentious

Claude Desktop · claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpretentious": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcpretentious"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor · .cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpretentious": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcpretentious"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code · Terminal

code --add-mcp '{"name":"mcpretentious","command":"npx","args":["mcpretentious"]}'

What MCPretentious can touch

Run shell commandsFound in the code by our scan
Run dynamic codeNot seen in this scan
Read or write filesNot seen in this scan
Read environment and secretsNot seen in this scan
Control a web browserListed as a tool: mcpretentious-screenshot
Connect to databasesNot seen in this scan
Read or send messagesNot seen in this scan
Touch money or tradingNot seen in this scan
Connect to the internetNo connections seen while running

"Not seen" means our checks did not find it, and the tool may still do it. Covers commit e958b29, Nov 5, 2026. See the scan policy.

Before you install MCPretentious

AgenticMart scanned MCPretentious on Nov 5, 2026 with automated checks for hidden code, known-malicious packages, leaked secrets and vulnerable dependencies. The result covers one commit under our scan policy, so review what access you give it and check any advisories shown here.

What it can access

An MCP server is a program your AI app starts and talks to. A local one runs with your user's permissions: it can see the files, environment variables and network your account can.
Based on its description and topics, it likely needs to control a web browser (visit sites, fill in and submit forms).
Based on its description and topics, it likely needs to run shell commands.

Before you install

Run it in a separate browser profile without your logged-in accounts.
Keep tool-call approval on, and run it in a container if you can.
Pin the version you reviewed instead of always installing the latest release.
Read the tool list or scripts before the first run, and keep approval prompts on for actions that write, send or delete.

Maintained by oetiker on GitHub, 22 stars and 5 forks. Popularity is not proof of safety.
Last code change: Feb 14, 2026.
Open-source license: MIT.

Read the scan report What our scan checks

Tools MCPretentious exposes (9)

Listed by the server itself during our scan of commit e958b29.

mcpretentious-open
Opens a new terminal window and creates a tracked terminal session. Returns a terminal ID that can be used with other commands.
mcpretentious-read
Reads text output from a terminal session. Returns the current screen contents. Use mcpretentious-screenshot for rich terminal info including colors, cursor position, and styles.
mcpretentious-screenshot
Takes a token-optimized screenshot of the terminal screen using a layered format that reduces token usage by 85-98%. Returns only the data layers you need (text, cursor, colors, styles). Supports viewport limiting to show just a region or area around cursor. Essential for inspecting TUI applications
mcpretentious-close
Closes the terminal window associated with the specified terminal ID.
mcpretentious-list
Lists all currently open terminal sessions with their IDs.
mcpretentious-type
Send text and keystrokes to a terminal. Always pass as array. Examples: ["ls -la"], ["cd /path", {"key": "enter"}], ["Hello", 32, "World"], [{"key": "ctrl-c"}] Supported keys: tab, shift-tab, enter, return, escape, esc, backspace, delete, up, down, right, left, home, end, pageup, pagedown, ctrl-a,
mcpretentious-info
Gets terminal metadata including dimensions (columns × rows) and session information.
mcpretentious-resize
Resizes a terminal to the specified dimensions in columns × rows.
mcpretentious-mouse
Send mouse events to a terminal using SGR mouse protocol. This tool provides direct control over mouse events following the terminal's SGR (Select Graphic Rendition) mouse protocol. EVENTS: - 'press': Mouse button press event - 'release': Mouse button release event -

MCPretentious is an open-source mcp server by oetiker, written mainly in JavaScript. A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that puppeteers iTerm2 terminals.

At a glance

Stars: 22
Forks: 5
Language: JavaScript
License: MIT
Created: Aug 2025
Last update: Feb 14, 2026
Type: MCP Server
Price: Free

Topics

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Questions about MCPretentious

What is MCPretentious?

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that puppeteers iTerm2 terminals.

Who maintains MCPretentious?

MCPretentious is maintained by oetiker on GitHub (oetiker/MCPretentious). AgenticMart lists it from public repository data.

Is MCPretentious safe to use?

What license does MCPretentious use?

It is published under the MIT license.

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