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Desktop Commander MCP is an AI - based desktop file management and terminal command execution tool. By integrating with the Claude desktop application, it provides functions such as file search, editing, terminal command execution, and process management, without additional API fees.
Developer toolsFile system#File management#Terminal control#AI assistant#Automation.TypeScript
2 points
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What is Desktop Commander MCP?

Desktop Commander MCP is a tool based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that allows you to execute terminal commands, manage the file system, and perform code editing in the desktop Claude application.

How to use Desktop Commander MCP?

Simply install the tool and start entering commands. You can run commands directly in the Claude chat window or configure the server.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for code exploration, automated tasks, multi - project collaboration, quick file editing, and more complex operations.

Main features

Terminal command execution
Supports executing terminal commands, viewing output in real - time, and handling long - running tasks.
Process management
Lists and terminates running processes.
File system operations
Reads and writes files, creates directories, moves files, etc.
Code editing
Supports precise text replacement and large - scale code refactoring.
Configuration management
Dynamically adjusts server settings without restarting.
Advantages
No API calls required, fully integrated into the Claude desktop version.
Supports cross - platform operations.
Provides powerful code search and replacement functions.
Supports long - running task processing and background execution.
Limitations
Terminal commands may still access unauthorized directories (needs improvement).
Optimizing the performance of reading large files.
Currently does not support an interactive terminal environment.

How to use

Install Desktop Commander MCP
Install the tool via npx or script, and make sure Node.js is installed.
Start Claude and add the MCP server
Add the MCP server configuration to claude_desktop_config.json.
Start using
Enter commands in the Claude chat window, such as 'execute_command("ls")'.

Usage examples

Case 1: View the project file list
List all files and folders in the project directory.
Case 2: Replace old messages in the code
Replace all old messages in the code with new messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desktop Commander MCP?
How to update Desktop Commander MCP?
Do I need to pay API fees?

Related resources

Official documentation
Get the latest information and documentation.
YouTube tutorial
Watch how to set up and use Desktop Commander MCP.
GitHub repository
View the source code and contribute.

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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