Claude Desktop Commander MCP
BasicClaude Desktop Commander MCP is a server stack that enables the Claude desktop application to execute terminal commands and manage processes on your computer through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows for full filesystem operations and process management, streamlining workflows for users.
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Overview
Claude Desktop Commander MCP is a server stack that enables the Claude desktop application to execute terminal commands and manage processes on your computer through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows for full filesystem operations and process management, streamlining workflows for users.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npm install claude-desktop-commander2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"claude-desktop-commander-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npm install claude-desktop-commander"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Claude Desktop Commander MCP?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Claude Desktop Commander MCP?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Claude Desktop Commander MCP"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Claude Desktop Commander MCP with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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