Solo-fit verdict
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Editor notes
Shell, process and file-editing tools for MCP clients that lack them, such as chat apps. The local server is free and MIT; a remote option has a Free tier (10,000 tool calls a month) and Pro. It gives the agent your terminal, so review what it runs.
Terminal, process and file-system control for AI agents on your machine.
Installation
claude mcp add --scope user desktop-commander -- npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander@latestAbout Desktop Commander MCP
Desktop Commander gives MCP clients local terminal access, process management, file search and diff-based file editing, plus handling for files such as Excel and PDF. The local MCP server is free and open source; a hosted remote option has Free and Pro tiers.
Installation
claude mcp add --scope user desktop-commander -- npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander@latestPricing
From the vendor's pricing pageVerified Oct 5, 2026
| Plan | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | |
| Pro | $20/mo | Billed monthly |