# Desktop Commander MCP

> Use this tool when you need to remotely execute terminal commands and manage files on your computer through a desktop app, solving problems such as automated task execution and file editing. It takes input commands and file operations, and outputs executed results and modified files. Ideal for use cases requiring automated system administration and file management through a secure Model Context Protocol interface.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/mrgnss-claudedesktopcommander  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mrgnss-claudedesktopcommander

## Description

A server that lets Claude desktop app execute terminal commands on your computer and edit files through Model Context Protocol, featuring command execution, process management, and advanced file operations.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.87
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

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

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/htwwxtnbgd)
- **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-claudedesktopcommander"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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