MCP connectors
Desktop Commander
Let AI organize files and run tasks on your PC
Popularity
★ 9.4k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
MIT
Category
MCP connectors
What it does
An MCP that gives assistants terminal and file access, turning chat into hands-on desktop help.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineRequired
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineNo
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Desktop Commander FAQ
- Is Desktop Commander free?
- Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use Desktop Commander?
- It connects to an MCP-capable AI app such as Claude. It does not run on its own.
- Does Desktop Commander work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use Desktop Commander commercially?
- The licence is MIT, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop Commander (this page) | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| unity-mcp | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| markdownify-mcp | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| minutes | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.