Desktop Commander
Gives your AI agent full control over your terminal and local filesystem.
Categories
Code Execution & Agents
Self-Hosted
Our Take
This is one of the most powerful—and potentially dangerous—tools in the MCP ecosystem. It turns a conversational AI into a true desktop assistant, capable of running tests, managing files, and automating local tasks. While it requires a high degree of trust, it unlocks automation possibilities that are simply impossible with cloud-only tools.
Quick Start
// The simplest way to get started is using the npx setup command:
npx @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander@latest setup