desktop-commander

desktop-commander

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Run local filesystem and terminal workflows in Codex through Desktop Commander MCP.

Top Skills

• desktop-commander-ops

What It Can Do

• Connects Codex to the official Desktop Commander MCP server.
• Reads, writes, and edits local files with path-safe operations.
• Runs terminal commands and interactive processes with controlled output.
• Supports local data workflows for CSV/JSON/Excel/PDF/DOCX using MCP tools.

Why Use It

• Gives Codex reliable local-machine execution and file tooling in one plugin.
• Keeps repeatable operational patterns in a reusable skill.
• Reduces friction for project inspection, edits, and process-driven analysis.

How It Works

1. Install the plugin in Codex.
2. Load the desktop-commander-ops skill for local operations.
3. Execute Desktop Commander MCP tools by task type (read/search/edit/process).

Quick Examples

Use /desktop-commander:desktop-commander-ops and read /home/deadpool/Documents/OPENAI/plugins/README.md

Use desktop-commander to list /home/deadpool/Documents/OPENAI/plugins/plugins with depth 2 and summarize the plugin structure

Use desktop-commander process tools to open python3 -i and inspect a local CSV at /absolute/path/data.csv

Requirements

• npx available in the runtime environment.
• Access to install/run @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander.
• Local filesystem permissions for the paths being accessed.