DesktopCommanderMCP
npxVerifiedDesktopCommanderMCP provides terminal command execution, file system search, and diff-based file editing. It connects to the local file system and terminal. Developers use it to automate file management and command execution tasks with AI assistance.
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Overview
DesktopCommanderMCP provides terminal command execution, file system search, and diff-based file editing. It connects to the local file system and terminal. Developers use it to automate file management and command execution tasks with AI assistance.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"wonderwhy-er-desktopcommandermcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from DesktopCommanderMCP?"
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 DesktopCommanderMCP?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in DesktopCommanderMCP"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in DesktopCommanderMCP with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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