
Python Code Interpreter
Executes Python code in a secure, isolated environment with persistent context and the ability to install packages and save files.
Provides a secure Python code interpreter for executing code, installing packages, and running files in isolated environments with persistent execution contexts and variable extraction capabilities.
What it does
- Execute Python code snippets
- Install Python packages via pip
- Save code to files and run them
- Extract specific variable values from executed code
- Run existing Python files
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About Python Code Interpreter
Python Code Interpreter is a community-built MCP server published by shibing624 that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Run Python code online securely with our Python program interpreter. Execute code, install packages, and manage files in It is categorized under developer tools. This server exposes 4 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
How to install
You can install Python Code Interpreter in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
License
Python Code Interpreter is released under the Apache-2.0 license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
Tools (4)
Run Python code in the current environment. Parameters: code: The Python code to execute variable_to_return: Optional variable name to return its value Returns: str: The value of variable_to_return if provided, otherwise success message or error
Save Python code to a file and run it. Parameters: file_name: Name of the file to save (e.g., "script.py") code: Python code to save and execute variable_to_return: Optional variable name to return its value overwrite: Whether to overwrite existing file Returns: str: The value of variable_to_return if provided, otherwise success message or error
Install a Python package using pip. Parameters: package_name: Name of the package to install Returns: str: Success message or error information
Run an existing Python file. Parameters: file_name: Name of the Python file to run variable_to_return: Optional variable name to return its value Returns: str: The value of variable_to_return if provided, otherwise success message or error
mcp-run-python-code
Python interpreter, MCP server, no API key, free. Get results from running Python code.
Overview
This MCP server provides tools for running Python code, installing packages, and executing Python files. It can be easily integrated with MCP clients, including Claude and other LLM applications supporting the MCP protocol.
Features
- Execute Python code in a safe environment
- Install Python packages using pip
- Save Python code to files and run them
- Run existing Python files
- Return specific variable values from executed code
- Error handling and debugging support
Installation
From pip
You can install the MCP Run Python Code Server using uv:
uv pip install mcp-run-python-code
Or using pip:
pip install mcp-run-python-code
From source
git clone https://github.com/shibing624/mcp-run-python-code.git
cd mcp-run-python-code
pip install -e .
Usage
Python Demo
from run_python_code import RunPythonCode
tool = RunPythonCode(base_dir='/tmp/tmp_run_code/')
# 示例1:基本代码执行
result = tool.run_python_code("x = 10\ny = 20\nz = x * y\nprint(z)")
print(f"结果: {result}") # 输出: 结果: 200
# 示例2:保存并运行文件
result = tool.save_to_file_and_run(
file_name="calc.py",
code="a = 5\nb = 15\nc = a + b",
variable_to_return="c"
)
print(f"结果: {result}") # 输出: 结果: 20
# 实例3:安装python包
result = tool.pip_install_package("requests")
print(f"结果: {result}")

Running as a standalone MCP server
Run the server with the stdio transport:
uvx mcp-run-python-code
or
uv run mcp-run-python-code
or
python -m mcp-run-python-code
Then, you can use the server with any MCP client that supports stdio transport.
Integrating with Cursor
To add the weather MCP server to Cursor, add stdio MCP with command:
uvx mcp-run-python-code
Running the FastAPI server
You can also run the MCP server with FastAPI:
python run_python_code/fastapi_server.py
This will start a FastAPI server on http://localhost:8083 with the following endpoints:
GET /health- Check server healthPOST /execute- Execute Python codePOST /save-and-execute- Save Python code to a file and execute itPOST /install-package- Install a Python package using pipPOST /run-file- Run an existing Python fileGET /docs- Swagger API documentation You can test the API using curl, detail in API Documentation.
Run with Docker
You can run the MCP server using Docker. First, build the Docker image:
docker build -t mcp-run-python-code .
Then, run the container:
docker run -p 8000:8000 -it mcp-run-python-code
also, you can use FastAPI server with Docker:
docker build -t fastapi-mcp-run-python-code -f Dockerfile.fastapi .
run the container:
sudo docker run -d --name mcp-python-service -p 8083:8083 --restart unless-stopped mcp-run-python-code
You can also use Docker Compose to run the MCP server along with other services. See Docker Usage for details.
Tools available
run_python_code- Execute Python code and return print output or error messagesave_to_file_and_run- Save Python code to a file and execute itpip_install_package- Install Python packages using piprun_python_file- Run an existing Python file and optionally return a variable value
Examples
Example 1: Basic Code Execution
from run_python_code import RunPythonCode
tool = RunPythonCode(base_dir='/tmp/tmp_run_code/')
# Execute simple calculations
code = "result = 2 ** 10; print(f'Result: {result}')"
value = tool.run_python_code(code)
print(value) # Output: 1024
Example 2: Run python File
from run_python_code import RunPythonCode
tool = RunPythonCode(base_dir='/tmp/tmp_run_code/')
# Save code to a file and run it
script_code = """
def fibonacci(n):
if n <= 1:
return n
return fibonacci(n-1) + fibonacci(n-2)
result = fibonacci(10)
print(f"Fibonacci(10) = {result}")
"""
result = tool.save_to_file_and_run("fib.py", script_code, "result")
print(result) # Output: 55
Example 3: Data Processing
from run_python_code import RunPythonCode
tool = RunPythonCode(base_dir='/tmp/tmp_run_code/')
# JSON data processing
code = """
import json
data = {'name': '张三', 'age': 30}
json_str = json.dumps(data, ensure_ascii=False)
print(json_str)
"""
result = tool.run_python_code(code)
print(result) # Output: {"name": "张三", "age": 30}
Contact
- Issues and suggestions:
- Email: [email protected]
- WeChat: Add me (WeChat ID: xuming624) with the message: "Name-Company-NLP" to join our NLP discussion group.
License
This project is licensed under The Apache License 2.0 and can be used freely for commercial purposes.
Please include a link to the mcp-run-python-code project and the license in your product description.
Contribute
We welcome contributions to improve this project! Before submitting a pull request, please:
- Add appropriate unit tests in the
testsdirectory - Run
python -m pytestto ensure all tests pass - Submit your PR with clear descriptions of the changes
Acknowledgements
- Built with MCP Python SDK
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