Desktop Commander

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This is MCP server for Claude that gives it terminal control, file system search and diff file editing capabilities

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2026-06-10

About Desktop Commander

Work 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. All of your AI development tools in one place. Desktop Commander puts all dev tools in one chat. Execute long-running terminal commands on your computer and manage processes through Model Context Protocol (MCP). Built on top of MCP Filesystem Server to provide additional search and replace file editing capabilities. Desktop Commander offers multiple installation methods for Claude…

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Install

npm install @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander
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Frequently asked questions

Is Desktop Commander still maintained?
Yes — actively maintained. The last push was on 2026-06-10, with 34 contributors.
What are the best Desktop Commander alternatives?
Closest by category and size in our data: Claude Code Explorer MCP, io.github.CursorTouch/Windows-MCP, com.xcodebuildmcp/XcodeBuildMCP — full list with live signals above.

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Tracked since 2026-06-10 · data as of 2026-06-10 · 139 open issues · 35 releases