Python REPL Server
FreeNot checkedProvides a persistent Python REPL session as a tool for executing code, managing files, installing packages, and initializing projects via the MCP protocol.
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Provides a persistent Python REPL session as a tool for executing code, managing files, installing packages, and initializing projects via the MCP protocol.
README
This is a fork of hdresearch/mcp-python, a Python REPL server for MCP protocol. But seems almost nothing is left from the original code.
This MCP server provides a Python REPL (Read-Eval-Print Loop) as a tool. It allows execution of Python code through the MCP protocol with a persistent session.
Setup
No setup needed! The project uses uv for dependency management. All dependencies are automatically managed through the pyproject.toml file.
Environment Variables
The server supports .env file for environment variables management. Create a .env file in the root directory to store your environment variables. These variables will be automatically loaded and accessible in your Python REPL session using:
import os
# Access environment variables
my_var = os.environ.get('MY_VARIABLE')
# or
my_var = os.getenv('MY_VARIABLE')
Running the Server
Simply run:
uv run mcp_python
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"python-repl": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"/absolute/path/to/python-repl-server",
"run",
"mcp_python"
]
}
}
}
Available Tools
The server provides the following tools:
execute_python: Execute Python code with persistent variablescode: The Python code to executereset: Optional boolean to reset the session
list_variables: Show all variables in the current sessioninstall_package: Install a package from PyPI usinguvpackage: Name of the package to install
initialize_project: Create a new project directory with timestamp prefixproject_name: Name for the project directory
create_file: Create a new file with specified contentfilename: Path to the file (supports nested directories)content: Content to write to the file
load_file: Load and execute a Python script in the current sessionfilename: Path to the Python script to load
Features
- Persistent Python REPL session
- Automatic environment variable loading from
.envfiles - Package management using
uv - Project initialization with timestamped directories
- File creation and management
- Script loading and execution
- Comprehensive logging system
- Support for nested project structures
Examples
Initialize a new project:
# Create a new project directory
initialize_project("my_project")
Create and execute a script:
# Create a new Python file
create_file("script.py", """
def greet(name):
return f"Hello, {name}!"
""")
# Load and execute the script
load_file("script.py")
# Use the loaded function
print(greet("World"))
Install and use a package:
# Install pandas
install_package("pandas")
# Use the installed package
import pandas as pd
df = pd.DataFrame({'A': [1, 2, 3]})
print(df)
List all variables:
# Show all variables in the current session
list_variables()
Reset the session:
# Use execute_python with reset=true to clear all variables
execute_python("", reset=True)
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request. Here are some ways you can contribute:
- Report bugs
- Suggest new features
- Improve documentation
- Add test cases
- Submit code improvements
Before submitting a PR, please ensure:
- Your code follows the existing style
- You've updated documentation as needed
- All tests pass
- You've added tests for new features
For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Install Python REPL Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install python-repl-mcp-serverInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add python-repl-mcp-server -- uvx mcp-pythonFAQ
Is Python REPL Server MCP free?
Yes, Python REPL Server MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Python REPL Server need an API key?
No, Python REPL Server runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Python REPL Server hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Python REPL Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Python REPL Server on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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