mcp-desktop-commander

# Desktop Commander **If MCP server `desktop-commander` is available**, use this tool for file system and terminal operations. ## When to Use Use desktop-commander for: - **File system operations**: Create, edit, read directories and files - **Process management**: Start, stop, and manage terminal processes - **Search operations**: Search files and content efficiently - **Workspace exploration**: Navigate and understand workspace structure - **Terminal interaction**: Execute shell commands and scripts ## Key Capabilities ### File Operations ```python # List directory contents list_directory(path, depth=2) # Read files read_file(path, offset=0, length=100) # Write files write_file(path, content, mode="rewrite" | "append") # Create directories create_directory(path) ``` ### Process Operations ```python # Start process start_process(command, timeout_ms=120000, shell="powershell") # Read process output read_process_output(pid, offset=0, length=100) # Send input to process interact_with_process(pid, input="command", timeout_ms=8000) # Terminate process force_terminate(pid) ``` ### Search Operations ```python # Start file search start_search(path, pattern, search_type="files" | "content") # Get search results get_more_search_results(session_id, offset=0, length=100) # Stop search stop_search(session_id) ``` ## Best Practices - **Use for file operations**: Prefer desktop-commander over manual shell commands - **Batch operations**: Use read_multiple_files for multiple files - **Error handling**: Handle file permissions and path errors gracefully - **Process management**: Always terminate processes when done - **Search efficiently**: Use appropriate search_type for your needs ## References - [Desktop Commander](https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP)