desktop-commander Claude Code Plugin
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According to the README, it is packaged as a Claude Code plugin that bundles this MCP server together with several skills covering general usage guidance, terminal/SSH work, a read-only system health check, AI tooling setup, knowledge-base construction, and Obsidian vault organization. The homepage describes a companion desktop application that lets a user describe a desired outcome in plain language while the agent works through the steps using files already on the machine, without uploading data elsewhere. The homepage also shows example workflows where the agent pulls or pushes information involving external apps such as HubSpot, Slack, Linear, and WordPress. The app version is offered under a monthly credit-based pricing plan starting at $20 per the homepage.
About the service
Desktop Commander itself runs locally, but per the homepage it can be directed to interact with external web apps and services during a task, such as summarizing HubSpot deals into Slack or exporting Linear tasks, effectively bridging local file/process control with those outside platforms.
What you can do with desktop-commander
- Run terminal commands, persistent shells, and SSH sessions on your own machine
- Inspect and manage running processes and ports
- Use bundled skills for system health checks, AI tooling setup, knowledge-base building, and Obsidian vault organization
- Have the agent interact with external apps such as HubSpot, Slack, Linear, or WordPress as part of a workflow (per homepage examples)