Is Desktop Commander free?

Yes, Desktop Commander is free to use.

How do I install Desktop Commander?

Desktop Commander is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: desktop-commander and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What AI apps work with Desktop Commander?

Desktop Commander uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Desktop Commander MCP Server

by Wonderwhy Er

Developer ToolsUse Caution3.8Local

Free

Terminal access, file editing, and process management from AI

About

Desktop Commander gives your AI assistant terminal access, file editing capabilities, and process management on your local machine. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for running shell commands, editing files with diff-based patching, and managing long-running processes.

Created by wonderwhy-er, this community server extends AI capabilities beyond simple file operations into full desktop control. It supports running terminal commands, reading and writing files, searching codebases, and monitoring running processes.

Designed for power users who want their AI assistant to have deep access to their development environment for tasks like running builds, managing services, and performing system-level operations.

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "desktop-commander": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

3.8

Use Caution3.8High Risk

This Developer Tools MCP server provides comprehensive system access including filesystem operations, terminal command execution, and process management. While it includes some security measures like configurable directory restrictions and command blocking, these are bypassable through various methods including symlinks and code execution. The server's permissions appropriately match its purpose as a development automation tool. Supply chain analysis found 4 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue (1 critical, 0 high severity).

1 tool verified · Open access · 9 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

Shell Command Execution

Runs commands on your machine. Be cautious — only use if you trust this plugin.

process_spawn

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

system_info

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

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