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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.