claude-desktop-mcp-app

Claude Desktop MCP App

A desktop application for interacting with Claude AI assistant using the Model Control Protocol (MCP).

Overview

This repository contains the source code for a desktop application that allows users to interact with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, using the Model Control Protocol (MCP). The application provides a seamless desktop experience for Claude users.

Features

• Native desktop interface for Claude AI
• Real-time conversations with Claude
• Support for all Claude capabilities including:
  • Text generation and analysis
  • Document processing
  • Code assistance
  • Creative writing
  • Research assistance
• Local file access (with user permission)
• Customizable interface
• Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Technology Stack

• Electron.js for cross-platform desktop application
• React for the user interface
• TypeScript for type safety
• MCP (Model Control Protocol) for Claude integration

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or later)
• npm or yarn package manager

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/jignesh88/claude-desktop-mcp-app.git
cd claude-desktop-mcp-app

2. Install dependencies:

npm install
# or
yarn install

3. Start the development server:

npm start
# or
yarn start

Building for Production

npm run build
# or
yarn build

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Anthropic for creating Claude AI assistant
• The Electron.js community for making cross-platform desktop development accessible