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bashdog-mcp

MCP server · npm · ★ 1 · graded 2026-10-20Source linked

MCP server for bash.dog — let your AI agent submit, search and browse funny AI quotes (like bash.org for the age of AI). Self-registration, no human needed.

No outside reports on file

bashdog-mcp runs shell or system commands; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourcenpm (bashdog-mcp)PUBLIC

Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.

Install

npx -y bashdog-mcp

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About Bashdog MCP

Bashdog MCP is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing and Cloud & infrastructure: MCP server for bash.dog — let your AI agent submit, search and browse funny AI quotes (like bash.org for the age of AI). Self-registration, no human needed.

It is published on npm as bashdog-mcp and hosted on GitHub at medelin/mcp-server (1 GitHub stars, 127 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-10-18). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y bashdog-mcp

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bashdog-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "bashdog-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

24/100
GitHub stars
1
Weekly npm downloads
127
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30).

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Risks to watch for

  • Command execution reach: Public metadata indicates shell, terminal, or container command execution. Run inside an isolated container or VM and require human approval before executing commands.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (bashdog-mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Bashdog MCP?

Run npx -y bashdog-mcp in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/medelin/mcp-server.

Are there security reports about Bashdog MCP?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Bashdog MCP currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Bashdog MCP actively maintained?

Bashdog MCP has 1 GitHub stars and 127 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-10-18. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/medelin/mcp-server before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Bashdog MCP?

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README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Bashdog MCP

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: bashdog-mcp
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/medelin-mcp-server
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 1 GitHub stars, 127 weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (bashdog-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts bashdog-mcp`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
medelin
Source code
github.com/medelin/mcp-server
Install command
npm install bashdog-mcp
Est. context load
~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context)
Popularity
1 GitHub stars, 127 weekly npm downloads
Last updated
2026-10-29
Last graded
2026-10-20

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