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High Dimensional Research announced a new utility called mcp-shell for integrating shell functionality with Claude through the Model Context Protocol.

Overview

The company released mcp-shell as a tool enabling Claude Desktop users to access their local systems. Users can activate it by running npx mcp-shell, after which Claude Desktop automatically recognizes the shell as an available function.

Mission Evolution

HDR reflected on shifting its foundational purpose. The organization moved from "connected and extended new intelligence" toward "build the infrastructure for intuition." This reframing emphasizes viewing AI models as extensions of human cognition rather than separate reasoning entities.

The team articulated their philosophy: "Models don't high-level reason so much as ... infer, slot in a little at a time." They see intuitive interface design as essential—transforming user intention into seamless interaction with intelligent systems.

Technical Details

• Repository: https://github.com/hdresearch/mcp-shell
• Installation: npx mcp-shell
• Safety: Basic safeguards included to prevent harmful outcomes
• Functionality: Enables working with local files through Claude

Links

• Model Context Protocol: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction
• GitHub: https://github.com/hdresearch