mcp-desktop-commander

name	mcp-desktop-commander
description	File system operations, process management, terminal interaction, and workspace exploration

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

# 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

# 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

# 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