---
title: "Desktop Commander MCP Server for Terminal and File Control"
description: "Desktop Commander is an MCP server that gives AI assistants terminal command execution, file system search, diff-based file editing, and process management capabilities. It extends Claude Desktop and other MCP clients with full local development environment control."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP"
category:
  - "Developer Tools"
framework:
  - "MCP"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP"
  github_stars: 5826
---

# Desktop Commander MCP Server for Terminal and File Control

Desktop Commander is an MCP server that gives AI assistants terminal command execution, file system search, diff-based file editing, and process management capabilities. It extends Claude Desktop and other MCP clients with full local development environment control.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/desktop-commander-mcp-terminal-file-control/)