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Desktop Commander

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Desktop Commander MCP transforms Claude Desktop into a powerful AI assistant for managing files, run...

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Updated Nov 22, 2025
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Desktop Commander MCP transforms Claude Desktop into a powerful AI assistant for managing files, running terminal commands, and editing code with precision across your entire system. It supports in-memory code execution, interactive process control, advanced search and replace, plus comprehensive filesystem operations including reading from URLs and negative offset file reads. With detailed audit and fuzzy search logging, it enables efficient automation, data analysis, and multi-project workflows—all without extra API costs. Designed for developers seeking smarter automation, it enhances productivity by integrating all essential development tools into a single, intelligent chat interface.

Tools

set_config_value

Set a specific configuration value by key. WARNING: Should be used in a separate chat from file operations and command executi...

read_multiple_files

Read the contents of multiple files simultaneously. Each file's content is returned with its path as a reference. Handles text ...

stop_search

Stop an active search. Stops the background search process gracefully. Use this when you've found what you need or if a search ...

create_directory

Create a new directory or ensure a directory exists. Can create multiple nested directories in one operation. Only works within...

list_directory

Get a detailed listing of all files and directories in a specified path. Use this instead of 'execute_command' with ls/dir commands. ...

How to Install Desktop Commander

Install Desktop Commander MCP server with one click through FastMCP. Choose your preferred AI development tool below:

Claude Desktop

Click "Claude Desktop" in Quick Start

Cursor IDE

Click "Cursor IDE" in Quick Start

VS Code

Click "VS Code" in Quick Start

Desktop Commander is an officially maintained MCP server, verified by the FastMCP team.

Desktop Commander supports one-click installation — no manual JSON configuration needed.

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