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Claudedesktopcommander

Desktop Commander MCP is an AI - driven desktop file management and terminal command execution tool. Through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) technology, the Claude desktop application can directly access the file system, execute terminal commands, manage processes, and edit code without API call fees.
Developer toolsFile system#File management#Terminal control#AI automation#Code editing.TypeScript
2 points
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What is Desktop Commander MCP?

Desktop Commander MCP is an application that connects to Claude Desktop through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows you to run terminal commands, manage the file system, edit code on your local computer, and achieve an efficient development workflow with the help of an AI assistant.

How to use Desktop Commander MCP?

After installation, you can directly enter commands in Claude Desktop to perform operations, such as running scripts, searching for files, or editing code.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for developers who need to efficiently manage files, run terminal commands, explore complex codebases, and automate tasks.

Main features

Terminal command execution
Supports running commands in the local terminal and viewing the output in real - time.
File system operations
Can read and write files, create directories, move files, etc.
Code editing
Supports pattern - based text replacement and large - scale code refactoring.
Long command processing
Supports running long commands in the background and continuously obtaining the output.
Configuration management
Dynamically update the configuration without restarting the server.
Advantages
No need to pay for API call fees.
Supports multiple operating systems.
Seamlessly integrated with Claude Desktop.
Powerful file management and code editing capabilities.
Real - time interactive command execution.
Limitations
Some advanced features may require more configuration.
Terminal commands may still access files outside restricted directories.
Requires a certain technical background for setup and use.

How to use

Download and install Claude Desktop
Visit the official Claude website to download and install the desktop application.
Install Desktop Commander
Install Desktop Commander via npx or by manually adding a configuration file.
Start using
Enter commands like 'execute_command' in Claude Desktop to perform tasks.

Usage examples

Example 1: List the contents of the current directory
Show how to list all files and folders in the current directory.
Example 2: Edit a code block
Demonstrate how to use the edit block function to make small - scale modifications to the code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desktop Commander MCP?
Do I need to pay additional fees?
How to turn off the data collection function?

Related resources

Official documentation
Detailed usage guides and installation instructions.
GitHub repository
Source code and Issue tracking page.
YouTube tutorial
Video tutorials to help you get started quickly.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "desktop-commander": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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