desktop-commander
Desktop Commander
Quick start
Goal: use Desktop Commander MCP to turn “files / processes / search / edits” into verifiable tool calls (small, safe steps) instead of treating the machine as a black box.
Most common entry points:
- Read content:
mcp__desktop-commander__read_file(paging, negative offset tail, PDF/image/Excel/URL). - Small edits:
mcp__desktop-commander__edit_block(targeted text replace / Excel range update). - Large edits:
mcp__desktop-commander__write_filein chunks (respectfileWriteLineLimit). - Interactive work:
mcp__desktop-commander__start_process+mcp__desktop-commander__interact_with_process+mcp__desktop-commander__read_process_output.
Official notes + tool list: skills/desktop-commander/references/desktop-commander.md.
Workflow decision tree
- Do I need to find something?
- File names/paths:
mcp__desktop-commander__start_search(searchType="files") →mcp__desktop-commander__get_more_search_results - File contents:
mcp__desktop-commander__start_search(searchType="content") → paginate →mcp__desktop-commander__stop_searchwhen done
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