Desktop Commander MCP Server

@wonderwhy-er

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基本信息

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许可证

MIT

传输方式

stdio

作者

wonderwhy-er

关于 Desktop Commander MCP Server

This is MCP server for Claude that gives it terminal control, file system search and diff file editing capabilities

Desktop Commander MCP Server 配置

使用下面的配置,将此服务器添加到你的 MCP 客户端。

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ClaudeDesktopCommander": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander@latest",
        "remove"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Desktop Commander MCP Server 工具

`get_config`

`start_process`

`read_file`

`get_usage_stats`

概览

What is Desktop Commander MCP?

Desktop Commander MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that lets AI assistants (like Claude Desktop) search, update, manage files, and run terminal commands on your computer. It combines filesystem operations with interactive process control, supporting Excel, PDF, DOCX files, code execution in memory, and remote AI control from services like ChatGPT and Claude web. Built for developers and power users who want to manage their entire development workflow through an AI chat interface.

How to use Desktop Commander MCP?

Install via npx @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander@latest setup (auto-updating), or use the bash installer, Smithery, manual config in claude_desktop_config.json, local git clone, or Docker. Most options provide automatic updates. After installation, restart Claude Desktop and use the provided tools in chat. For remote access, configure via Remote MCP at https://mcp.desktopcommander.app.

Key features of Desktop Commander MCP

Remote AI control from ChatGPT, Claude web, and other services
File preview UI with rendered markdown and inline images
Interactive terminal commands with output streaming and timeout
Execute Python, Node.js, and R code in memory without saving files
Native support for Excel, PDF, and DOCX files (read, write, edit)
Process management (list, kill, interact with running processes)
Recursive directory listing with depth control and overflow protection
Surgical text replacements, pattern-based search, and full file rewrites
Audit logging with 10MB log rotation and detailed timestamps
Security hardening: symlink prevention, command blocklist, Docker isolation

Use cases of Desktop Commander MCP

Edit code and manage project files directly through AI chat
Run long‑running commands (builds, servers, SSH sessions) with background execution
Analyze CSV, JSON, or Excel data instantly by asking questions
Interact with running processes (databases, dev servers) without leaving the chat
Automate repetitive terminal tasks and file operations with AI assistance

常见问题

How does Desktop Commander handle security?

The server includes symlink traversal prevention, a command blocklist with bypass protection, and optional Docker isolation for full sandboxing. See SECURITY.md for details.

Can I use Desktop Commander with other AI tools?

Yes—Desktop Commander supports Remote MCP, allowing use from ChatGPT, Claude web, and other AI services in addition to Claude Desktop.

Does Desktop Commander support Windows?

Yes. The README provides installation instructions for Windows via manual config, Docker (PowerShell script), and Smithery.

How do I update Desktop Commander?

Most installation methods (npx, bash script, Smithery, Docker) auto‑update when you restart Claude. For local git clones, run `git pull && npm run setup` manually.

What are the differences between Docker and native installation?

Docker runs in a sandboxed container with persistent volumes, requires no Node.js, and auto‑updates. Native installation gives direct filesystem access and uses Node.js. Both support folder mounting and the same tool set.

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