Desktop Commander MCP

Tools · 25

• get_config Get the complete server configuration as JSON (includes blockedCommands, defaultShell, allowedDirectories, fileReadLineLimit, fileWriteLineLimit, telemetryEnabled)
• set_config_value Set a specific configuration value by key. Available settings: blockedCommands, defaultShell, allowedDirectories, fileReadLineLimit, fileWriteLineLimit, telemetryEnabled
• start_process Start programs with smart detection of when they're ready for input
• interact_with_process Send commands to running programs and get responses
• read_process_output Read output from running processes
• force_terminate Force terminate a running terminal session
• list_sessions List all active terminal sessions
• list_processes List all running processes with detailed information
• kill_process Terminate a running process by PID
• read_file Read contents from local filesystem, URLs, Excel files (.xlsx, .xls, .xlsm), and PDFs with line/page-based pagination
• read_multiple_files Read multiple files simultaneously
• write_file Write file contents with options for rewrite or append mode. Supports Excel files (JSON 2D array format). For PDFs, use write_pdf
• write_pdf Create new PDF files from markdown or modify existing PDFs (insert/delete pages). Supports HTML/CSS styling and SVG graphics
• create_directory Create a new directory or ensure it exists
• list_directory Get detailed recursive listing of files and directories (supports depth parameter, default depth=2)
• move_file Move or rename files and directories
• start_search Start streaming search for files by name or content patterns (searches text files and Excel content)
• get_more_search_results Get paginated results from active search with offset support
• stop_search Stop an active search gracefully
• list_searches List all active search sessions
• get_file_info Retrieve detailed metadata about a file or directory (includes sheet info for Excel files)
• edit_block Apply targeted text replacements for text files, or range-based cell updates for Excel files
• get_usage_stats Get usage statistics for your own insight
• get_recent_tool_calls Get recent tool call history with arguments and outputs for debugging and context recovery
• give_feedback_to_desktop_commander Open feedback form in browser to provide feedback to Desktop Commander Team