DesktopCommanderMCP
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Desktop Commander MCP is a tool that extends Claude Desktop's capabilities by integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows users to execute and manage terminal commands, manage filesystem operations, and edit code, all from a unified interface without incurring additional API token costs.
Desktop Commander MCP
Search, update, manage files and run terminal commands with AI
Features
- Execute terminal commands with output streaming
- Command timeout and background execution support
- Process and session management
- Full filesystem operations including read/write and search
- Code editing capabilities
- Comprehensive audit and fuzzy search logging
Installation
- Install via npx with a setup command.
- Use a bash script for macOS.
- Install automatically via Smithery.
- Manual configuration through claude_desktop_config.json.
- Clone and build locally.
Usage
Provides tools for configuration, terminal, filesystem, and text editing, organized into categories for streamlined operations.
Configuration Tools
- Manage server configuration with set and get value commands.
- Use different shell environments for command execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Desktop Commander?
- How is it different from other tools?
- Do I need to pay for API credits?
- Does it automatically update?
Website
Visit desktopcommander.app for more information.