| name | desktop-commander-mcp-server-for-terminal-and-file-control |
| description | Desktop Commander is an MCP server that gives AI assistants terminal command execution, file system search, diff-based file editing, and process management capabilities. It extends Claude Desktop and other MCP clients with full local development environment control. Use when this capability is needed. |
| metadata | {"author":"agentskillexchange"} |
Desktop Commander MCP Server for Terminal and File Control
Desktop Commander is an MCP server that gives AI assistants terminal command execution, file system search, diff-based file editing, and process management capabilities. It extends Claude Desktop and other MCP clients with full local development environment control.
Installation
Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- npx @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander@latest setup
- npx @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander@latest setup --debug
- 🗑️ Uninstall: Run npx @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander@latest remove
- 🗑️ Uninstall: Run npx @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander@latest remove or remove the entry from your claude_desktop_config.json
Requirements and caveats from upstream:
- Execute code in memory (Python, Node.js, R) without saving files
- Docker isolation for full sandboxing
- 📋 Update & Uninstall Information: Options 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 have automatic updates. Option 5 requires manual updates. See below for details.
Basic usage or getting-started notes:
Source
Source: agentskillexchange/skills — distributed by TomeVault.
