# Desktop Commander

> Terminal commands, process control and file editing for chat clients.

- Type: MCP Server
- Use case: Coding & Dev Workflow
- Works with: Claude apps, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code & Copilot, Windsurf
- Website: https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP
- Source: https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP
- Author: wonderwhy-er
- Pricing: Open Source
- License: MIT
- Listed on MetaSkill: https://meta-skill.com/mcp-servers/desktop-commander

## Install

```
# Claude Code
claude mcp add desktop-commander -- npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander

# Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf (mcp.json)
"desktop-commander": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander"] }
```

## About

Gives clients like the Claude desktop app a terminal: run commands, manage processes, search and edit files with diffs. Powerful — review what you allow.