Who should use Smart Terminal MCP?

Smart Terminal MCP is an open-source project built for developers using VS Code agent mode.

Does Smart Terminal MCP have a free plan?

Yes — Smart Terminal MCP is free to use.

What platforms does Smart Terminal MCP run on?

Smart Terminal MCP runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.

Is Smart Terminal MCP still active?

Unverified. Smart Terminal MCP has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

Who develops Smart Terminal MCP?

Smart Terminal MCP is developed by ngSoftware.

How long has Smart Terminal MCP been around?

Smart Terminal MCP first shipped in 2026.

Does Smart Terminal MCP have an API or integrations?

Yes — Smart Terminal MCP exposes an MCP server.

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Smart Terminal MCP

Name: Smart Terminal MCP
Author: ngSoftware

visualstudio.comCLI tools & terminal

Smart Terminal MCP provides a PTY-based Model Context Protocol server for VS Code agent mode. It maintains interactive shell sessions, supports incremental output reads, retries commands, and shows output differences for developers working with terminal-driven agents.

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Overview

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In the CLI tools & terminal space, Smart Terminal MCP takes a focused approach. It gives VS Code agents reliable interactive terminal sessions instead of one-off command execution. It is built as an open-source project for developers using VS Code agent mode. It is available for free. It runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by ngSoftware, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include persistent shells, incremental reads, and command retries. It exposes integrations via an MCP server.

Persistent shells
Incremental reads
Command retries
Output diffs
PTY sessions
Agent mode integration

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed5 Sept · 22:22 UTC
Smart Terminal MCP verified via VS Code Marketplace
Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about Smart Terminal MCP

What is Smart Terminal MCP?: Smart Terminal MCP gives VS Code agents reliable interactive terminal sessions instead of one-off command execution. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use Smart Terminal MCP?: Smart Terminal MCP is an open-source project built for developers using VS Code agent mode.
Does Smart Terminal MCP have a free plan?: Yes — Smart Terminal MCP is free to use.
What platforms does Smart Terminal MCP run on?: Smart Terminal MCP runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Smart Terminal MCP still active?: Unverified. Smart Terminal MCP has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
Who develops Smart Terminal MCP?: Smart Terminal MCP is developed by ngSoftware.
How long has Smart Terminal MCP been around?: Smart Terminal MCP first shipped in 2026.
Does Smart Terminal MCP have an API or integrations?: Yes — Smart Terminal MCP exposes an MCP server.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 5 Sept 2026
Built for: developers using VS Code agent mode
Model: Open source
Solves: Gives VS Code agents reliable interactive terminal sessions instead of one-off command execution.

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VS Code Marketplace: ngSoftware.smart-terminal-mcp

Developer

ngSoftware

Index record

Indexed: 5 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 5 Sept 2026

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Slug: smart-terminal-mcp-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 5 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 5 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ngSoftware.smart-terminal-mcp

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