DesktopCommanderMCP

Overview

Desktop Commander MCP provides AI assistants like Claude with terminal control, file system search, and code editing capabilities. It enables executing commands, managing processes, reading/writing files, and performing surgical text replacements. Built on MCP Filesystem Server, it adds interactive process control and file preview features.

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# Desktop Commander MCP\n### Search, update, manage files and run terminal commands with AI\n\n[](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander)\n[](https://agentaudit.dev/skills/desktop-commander)\n[](https://archestra.ai/mcp-catalog/wonderwhy-er__desktopcommandermcp)\n[](https://smithery.ai/server/@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander)\n[](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wonderwhyer)\n\n\n[](https://discord.gg/kQ27sNnZr7)\n\n\nWork with code and text, run processes, and automate tasks, going far beyond other AI editors - while using host client subscriptions instead of API token costs.\n\n\n  \n\n\n## 🖥️ Try the Desktop Commander App (Beta)\n\n**Want a better experience?** The Desktop Commander App gives you everything the MCP server does, plus:\n\n- **Use any AI model** — Claude, GPT-4.5, Gemini 2.5, or any model you prefer\n- **See file changes live** — visual file previews as AI edits your files\n- **Add custom MCPs and context** — extend with your own tools, no config files\n- **Coming soon** — skills system, dictation, background scheduled tasks, and more\n\n**👉 [Download the App](https://desktopcommander.app/#download)** (macOS & Windows)\n\n> The MCP server below still works great with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients — the app is for those who want a dedicated, polished experience.\n\n## Table of Contents\n- [Features](#features)\n- [How to install](#how-to-install)\n- [Getting Started](#getting-started)\n- [Usage](#usage)\n- [File Preview UI & Markdown Editor](#file-preview-ui--markdown-editor)\n- [Handling Long-Running Commands](#handling-long-running-commands)\n- [Work in Progress and TODOs](#roadmap)\n- [Sponsors and Supporters](#support-desktop-commander)\n- [Website](#website)\n- [Media](#media)\n- [Testimonials](#testimonials)\n- [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)\n- [Contributing](#contributing)\n- [License](#license)\n\nAll of your AI development tools in one place.\nDesktop Commander puts all dev tools in one c