# Claude Desktop Commander

> Use this tool when you need to execute terminal commands, manage files, and perform code editing tasks on your local computer using natural language requests. It solves problems for developers who want to use AI assistants like Claude for coding tasks without switching to specialized IDEs, providing a secure and cross-platform solution. With inputs like natural language commands and outputs like executed terminal commands and modified files, it is ideal for use cases where direct interaction with the local environment is required.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/mrgnss-claude-desktop-commander  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mrgnss-claude-desktop-commander

## Description

Desktop Commander MCP is a server that enables Claude Desktop to execute terminal commands and manage files on the user's computer. Developed by Eduard Ruzga, it provides tools for running commands with configurable timeouts, managing long-running processes, and performing filesystem operations including surgical text replacements for code editing. The implementation features security measures like command blacklisting and path validation, while supporting cross-platform operation on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Particularly valuable for developers who want to use Claude for coding tasks without switching to specialized IDEs like Cursor or Windsurf, it allows direct interaction with the local environment through natural language requests.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.92
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** security
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/mrgnss-claude-desktop-commander)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/mrgnss/claudedesktopcommander>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "mrgnss-claude-desktop-commander"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mrgnss-claude-desktop-commander` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mrgnss-claude-desktop-commander/pull`

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