DesktopCommanderMCP

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DesktopCommanderMCP is an AI Agents & Automation tool that provides Claude with terminal control, file system search, and diff file editing capabilities. It allows AI to search, update, and manage files, and run terminal commands.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is DesktopCommanderMCP?

DesktopCommanderMCP serves as an MCP server for Claude, enabling advanced terminal control, file system search, and diff file editing. This tool empowers AI to interact with your computer's file system and execute commands, going beyond typical AI editors. It supports various operations like reading/writing files (text, Excel, PDF, DOCX), creating/listing directories, and performing recursive searches. Developers and technical users can leverage its capabilities for code editing, process management, and automating tasks, all while using host client subscriptions to avoid API token costs. It offers multiple installation methods, including npx, bash scripts, Smithery, manual configuration, and Docker, catering to different user preferences and environments.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and data scientists who need to automate development workflows, manage project files, and execute long-running commands directly from their AI. Especially valuable for those seeking to extend Claude's capabilities with robust file system and terminal interaction without incurring API token costs.

Common actions

control terminal

manage files

edit code

automate tasks

analyze data

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Capabilities

Key features

Terminal control
File system search
Diff file editing
Process management
Native Excel/PDF/DOCX support
Code editing capabilities
Audit logging

Target Audience

developerdata scientistproduct manager

Integrations

claudedocker

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What is the difference between DesktopCommanderMCP and the Desktop Commander App?

DesktopCommanderMCP is the MCP server that works with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients, offering core terminal and file system control. The Desktop Commander App provides an enhanced, dedicated experience with support for any AI model, live file previews, custom MCPs, and upcoming features like a skills system.

How does DesktopCommanderMCP handle long-running commands?

DesktopCommanderMCP supports enhanced terminal commands with interactive process control, command timeout, and background execution. It also includes process management features like listing and killing processes, along with session management for long-running commands and output pagination to prevent context overflow.

What file types can DesktopCommanderMCP interact with?

DesktopCommanderMCP offers comprehensive file system operations, including reading, writing, and searching text files. It also provides native support for Excel (.xlsx, .xls, .xlsm), PDF (reading, creation, modification), and DOCX (reading, creation, editing) files, allowing for surgical XML editing and markdown-to-DOCX conversion.

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