MCP ServersOpen Source✦ Free Tier
Desktop Commander
MCP server giving AI agents terminal access and file system control
⭐ 9,200 stars● Health 80 — ActiveDev Productivity & App Infrastructure
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Desktop Commander is an MCP server that provides AI agents with terminal execution, file system operations, process management, and text editor access. It enables agents to run shell commands, manage files, and control desktop applications — all through the MCP protocol.
Choose Desktop Commander when…
- •need an AI agent with full terminal and file system access
- •building automation that requires running shell commands
- •want MCP-native control over your local machine
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