Toad

Toad is an MCP server that lets an AI agent control multiple machines through one connection.

Toad connects your AI agent to any machine you own through a single Model Context Protocol server. You install a background service called a tadpole on your laptop, servers, or other devices, then use Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client to manage them. The agent gets tools for every machine to run commands, manage files, start background jobs, take screenshots, and copy files directly between machines. You can restrict specific tools per machine and view detailed logs of every action. Toad offers a free plan for one machine and a Pro plan covering up to 100 machines.

Toad at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Windows, Linux, Web
Pricing: Free plan $0 forever; Pro $12.50 a month billed $150 a year
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: toad.dev

Key features

Run shell commands and view output and exit codes
Start dev servers or long builds in the background
Read, write, and edit files across machines
Search files by text or regex
Take screenshots of machines with a desktop
Copy files directly between machines
Group machines to run commands on all of them at once
Switch individual tools on or off per machine

Use it for

Check system uptime and disk space using plain English
List directories and manage project files on remote servers
Start and monitor background development servers
Copy files from one machine to another securely

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