Hyva Exec Shell Cmd
Executes shell commands within a container environment for automation and system administration tasks, streamlining deployments & configurations.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add hyva-exec-shell-cmd npx -- -y @trustedskills/hyva-exec-shell-cmd
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"hyva-exec-shell-cmd": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/hyva-exec-shell-cmd"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The hyva-exec-shell-cmd skill enables AI agents to execute arbitrary shell commands on a connected server. It bridges the gap between natural language requests and low-level system operations, allowing for direct infrastructure manipulation.
When to use it
- Automating routine server maintenance tasks like log rotation or service restarts.
- Deploying code changes by running build scripts or container orchestration commands.
- Performing quick file system operations such as creating directories or checking disk usage.
- Diagnosing issues by executing diagnostic tools and parsing their output in real-time.
Key capabilities
- Executes standard Linux/Unix shell commands directly within the agent environment.
- Supports complex command chains and piping for advanced scripting logic.
- Provides immediate feedback on command execution status and output.
Example prompts
- "Restart the Nginx web server and confirm it is running."
- "List all files in the
/var/logdirectory larger than 10MB." - "Run a system update and summarize any errors encountered."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure the AI agent has appropriate sudo or root privileges configured, as executing shell commands often requires elevated permissions. Always validate command inputs to prevent unintended system modifications or security vulnerabilities.
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