Desktop Commander M C P
This is MCP server for Claude that gives it terminal control, file system search and diff file editing capabilities
This is MCP server for Claude that gives it terminal control, file system search and diff file editing capabilities
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# Desktop Commander MCP ### Search, update, manage files and run terminal commands with AI [](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander) [](https://agentaudit.dev/skills/desktop-commander) [](https://archestra.ai/mcp-catalog/wonderwhy-er__desktopcommandermcp) [](https://smithery.ai/server/@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander) [](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wonderwhyer) [](https://discord.gg/kQ27sNnZr7) 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. ## 👋 We’re hiring — come build with us: https://desktopcommander.app/careers/ ## 🖥️ Try the Desktop Commander App (Beta) **Want a better experience?** The Desktop Commander App gives you everything the MCP server does, plus: - **Use any AI model** — Claude, GPT-4.5, Gemini 2.5, or any model you prefer - **See file changes live** — visual file previews as AI edits your files - **Add custom MCPs and context** — extend with your own tools, no config files - **Coming soon** — skills system, dictation, background scheduled tasks, and more **👉 [Download the App](https://desktopcommander.app/#download)** (macOS & Windows) > 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. ## Table of Contents - [Features](#features) - [How to install](#how-to-install) - [Getting Started](#getting-started) - [Usage](#usage) - [File Preview UI & Markdown Editor](#file-preview-ui--markdown-editor) - [Handling Long-Running Commands](#handling-long-running-commands) - [Work in Progress and TODOs](#roadmap) - [Sponsors and Supporters](#support-desktop-commander) - [Website](#website) - [Media](#media) - [Testimonials](#testimonials) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Contributing](#contributing) - [License](#license) 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](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/filesystem) to provide additional search and replace file editing capabilities. ## Features - **Remote AI Control** - Use Desktop Commander from ChatGPT, Claude web, and other AI services via [Remote MCP](https://mcp.desktopcommander.app) - **File Preview UI** - Visual file previews in Claude Desktop with rendered markdown, inline images, expandable content, built-in markdown editor, and quick "Open in folder" access - **Enhanced terminal commands with interactive process control** - **Execute code in memory (Python, Node.js, R) without saving files** - **Instant data analysis - just ask to analyze CSV/JSON/Excel files** - **Native Excel file support** - Read, write, edit, and search Excel files (.xlsx, .xls,...
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