Description

This MCP server implementation, developed by Eduard Ruzga, provides a terminal interface for executing commands and managing processes on the local system. Built with TypeScript and leveraging the Model Context Protocol SDK, it extends the MCP Filesystem Server to enable full system command execution, process management, and advanced file operations. The implementation stands out by combining terminal access with filesystem capabilities, allowing for seamless integration of command-line tools and file manipulation in AI workflows. It's particularly useful for developers and system administrators who need to perform complex system operations, run scripts, or manage files through AI-assisted interfaces, enabling tasks like automated system maintenance, code deployment, or data processing pipelines.

Installation

git clone https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/desktopcommandermcp

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file to enable this MCP server:

Config file location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Config file location: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Config file location: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "desktop-commander": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "path/to/server.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}