Desktop Commander

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Combine local filesystem access with full terminal control to handle technical tasks through natural language. Desktop Commander empowers you to build, explore, and automate - from organizing repositories to creating complete applications:

Build from scratch - Create features and applications with simple commands
Manage development environments - Set up servers, configure systems, and handle processes
Manage context and documentation - Keep track of project details and technical specifications
Explore existing codebases and projects - Navigate and understand complex repositories

This extension bridges technical skill gaps by providing full command-line superpowers through an interface that understands your intent and handles complexity automatically.

Homepage

https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP/blob/main/FAQ.md

Tools

get_config
set_config_value
read_file
read_multiple_files
write_file
write_pdf
create_directory
list_directory
move_file
start_search
get_more_search_results
stop_search
list_searches
get_file_info
edit_block
start_process
read_process_output
interact_with_process
force_terminate
list_sessions
list_processes
kill_process
get_usage_stats
get_recent_tool_calls
give_feedback_to_desktop_commander
get_prompts