DesktopCommanderMCP
An MCP server that provides terminal control, filesystem search, and diff file editing capabilities for Claude.
- Type
- MCP
- Transport
- stdio
- Open source
- Yes
- GitHub Stars
- ★ 6.2k
- Source
- mcp-github
Overview
DesktopCommanderMCP is an MCP server that enables AI to manage and manipulate files through features like terminal control, filesystem search, and diff file editing. This capability allows AI to execute long-running commands, manage processes, analyze data, and more. Ideal for developers needing to perform complex tasks in a local environment. Can be installed and configured using the npx command.
Capabilities
- ▪Terminal control
- ▪File system search
- ▪Diff file editing
- ▪Execute long-running commands
- ▪Process management
- ▪Data analysis
Use cases
Setup
npx @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander
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FAQ
How to install DesktopCommanderMCP?
Install using the command: npx @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander
Which AI models are supported?
Supports multiple models including Claude, GPT-4.5, Gemini 2.5, and others.
Is it open source?
Yes, the project is open source.
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