Claude Desktop Commander
Allows Claude desktop app to execute terminal commands and edit files on your computer through MCP, with features including command execution, process management, and diff-based file editing.
What is Claude Desktop Commander?
Claude Desktop Commander is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to allows claude desktop app to execute terminal commands and edit files on your computer through mcp, with features including command execution, process management, and diff-based file editing.
Allows Claude desktop app to execute terminal commands and edit files on your computer through MCP, with features including command execution, process management, and diff-based file editing.
This server falls under the APIs and AI/ML categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Allows Claude desktop app to execute terminal commands and e
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commanderManual Installation
npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commanderConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Claude Desktop Commander
What is Claude Desktop Commander?
Claude Desktop Commander is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows claude desktop app to execute terminal commands and edit files on your computer through mcp, with features including command execution, process management, and diff-based file editing. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Claude Desktop Commander?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Claude Desktop Commander?
Claude Desktop Commander works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Claude Desktop Commander free to use?
Yes, Claude Desktop Commander is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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