DesktopCommanderMCP
This is MCP server for Claude that gives it terminal control, file system search and diff file editing capabilities
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AdvancedEstimated Time
20-45 minutes
Installation
Installation
Prerequisites
Please specify required software and versions:Node.js: 18.0.0 or higher
npm: 8.0.0 or higher
Claude Desktop: Latest version
Installation Steps
1. Clone Repository
bash
git clone https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP.git
cd DesktopCommanderMCP
2. Install Dependencies
bash
npm install
3. Configure Claude Desktop
Editclaude_desktop_config.json to add the MCP server:
json
{
"mcpServers": {
"desktop-commander": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["server.js"]
}
}
}
4. Start Server
bash
npm start
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Issue: Server won't start Solution: Check Node.js version and reinstall dependencies. Issue: Not recognized by Claude Desktop Solution: Verify configuration file path and syntax.Additional Resources
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