wcgw is an MCP server project that integrates Shell and code editing tools, allowing AI to execute commands, read and write files, edit code, etc. on the local machine. It provides multiple modes (such as Architect Mode, Code Writing Mode, etc.), supports task checkpoint saving, terminal interaction, syntax checking, etc., and is suitable for scenarios such as code development and problem troubleshooting.
5 points
11.4K

What is WCgw?

WCgw is an MCP server that integrates a tight shell and code editing tools, enabling chat applications to code, build, and run on your local machine.

How to use WCgw?

After installation, you can directly send commands through the Claude application, and WCgw will process these commands and execute them locally.

Use Cases

Suitable for application scenarios that require development, debugging, and testing in a local environment, such as creating Python projects, solving code problems, building web applications, etc.

Main Features

Multi-task Processing
Supports creating, executing, and iterating tasks until all errors are fixed.
Large File Editing
Supports incremental editing of large files to avoid problems caused by token limits.
Syntax Checking
Performs syntax checking when writing and editing files to ensure code quality.
Interactive Command Processing
Supports interactive commands with arrow keys, interrupts, and ANSI escape sequences.
File Protection
AI needs to read the file first before editing or rewriting to avoid accidental overwriting.
Mode Switching
Supports multiple modes (such as Architect Mode, Code Writer Mode) to meet different needs.
Advantages
Supports full integration of the local development environment.
Powerful file management and editing functions.
Multiple modes to adapt to different development needs.
Good interactive command processing experience.
Limitations
Requires some command-line knowledge for configuration and use.
Some advanced features may require additional learning costs.
Limited processing ability for large projects.

How to Use

Install WCgw
Download and install WCgw according to the operating system, and ensure that the uv tool is correctly configured.
Configure Claude
Update the Claude configuration file to enable the WCgw MCP server.
Start WCgw
Start the WCgw MCP server and wait for a few seconds to ensure a successful connection.

Usage Examples

Create a Python Project and Run Tests
Let Claude create a Python project and run unit tests.
Fix Syntax Errors in the Code
Let Claude fix syntax errors in the code and rerun the code.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to install WCgw?
How to configure Claude?
What modes does WCgw support?

Related Resources

WCgw GitHub
The official GitHub repository of WCgw.
WCgw Installation Guide
Detailed installation and configuration guide.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wcgw": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "tool",
        "run",
        "--python",
        "3.12",
        "wcgw@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wcgw": {
      "command": "wsl.exe",
      "args": [
        "uv",
        "tool",
        "run",
        "--python",
        "3.12",
        "wcgw@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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