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ai-shelf

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-27Source linked

AI Shelf — terminal profile CLI and TUI (shared data model with the desktop app)

No outside reports on file

ai-shelf 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 27, 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 (ai-shelf)PUBLIC

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

Install

npx -y ai-shelf

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-27.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About AI Shelf

AI Shelf is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Data & databases: AI Shelf — terminal profile CLI and TUI (shared data model with the desktop app).

It is published on npm as ai-shelf and hosted on GitHub at momentarychen/ai-shelf (1,029 weekly npm downloads). 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 ai-shelf

MCP client config

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

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ai-shelf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ai-shelf"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

23/100
Weekly npm downloads
1k
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-27

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

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 (ai-shelf). 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 AI Shelf?

Run npx -y ai-shelf 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/momentarychen/ai-shelf.

Are there security reports about AI Shelf?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). AI Shelf currently holds Grade C (Moderate 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 AI Shelf actively maintained?

AI Shelf has 1k weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-27. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/momentarychen/ai-shelf before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to AI Shelf?

Compare AI Shelf side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

Maintain or use AI Shelf? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for AI Shelf

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

terminal
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "momentarychen-ai-shelf"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: ai-shelf
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/momentarychen-ai-shelf
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### 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 (ai-shelf)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts ai-shelf`
- **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 27, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
momentarychen
Source code
github.com/momentarychen/ai-shelf
Install command
npm install ai-shelf
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Popularity
1k weekly npm downloads
Last updated
2026-10-27
Last graded
2026-10-27

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