Desktop Commander
mcp-serverStable
This is MCP server for Claude that gives it terminal control, file system search and diff file editing capabilities
Stars
8,533
Δ stars 7d
+429
Δ stars 30d
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Forks
943
Contributors
35
npm DL / wk
105,818
PyPI DL / wk
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Language
TypeScript
Last push
2026-07-18
About Desktop Commander
Work with code and text, run processes, and automate tasks, going far beyond other AI editors - while using host client subscriptions instead of API token costs. All of your AI development tools in one place. Desktop Commander puts all dev tools in one chat. Execute long-running terminal commands on your computer and manage processes through Model Context Protocol (MCP). Built on top of MCP Filesystem Server to provide additional search and replace file editing capabilities. Desktop Commander offers multiple installation methods for Claude…
Read the full README on GitHub →
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Desktop Commander growth signals this week
- Gained 429 stars in the last 7 days
- 214x the median weekly star growth of its category
Growth score: 71/100 week of 2026-07-20
Signal history
| Week | Score | Δ★ | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | 71 | +429 | Stable |
| 2026-07-13 | 61 | +429 | Stable |
| 2026-07-06 | 97 | +397 | 🔥 Trending |
| 2026-06-29 | 39 | +32 | Stable |
| 2026-06-22 | 43 | +31 | Stable |
| 2026-06-15 | 21 | +31 | Stable |
| 2026-06-08 | 29 | +51 | Stable |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Desktop Commander still maintained?
- Yes — actively maintained. The last push was on 2026-07-18, with 35 contributors.
- Is Desktop Commander growing?
- It is stable this week, with a growth score of 71/100. See the weekly history above.
- What are the best Desktop Commander alternatives?
- Closest by category and size in our data: idosal/git-mcp, awslabs/mcp, ghidraMCP — full list with live signals above.
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Tracked since 2026-06-10 · data as of 2026-07-19 · 184 open issues · 37 releases