name	julien-mcp-desktop-commander
description	Install Desktop Commander MCP for desktop automation. Use when user needs file/app/command control.
category	mcp
triggers	install desktop commander, desktop automation mcp, file control mcp

MCP Desktop Commander Installer

Name: julien-mcp-desktop-commander
Author: theflysurfer

This skill installs the Desktop Commander MCP server into the current project.

Installation Procedure

When the user asks to install Desktop Commander MCP:

Check for existing .mcp.json in the project root
Merge configuration - Add this server to mcpServers:

{
  "desktop-commander": {
    "command": "cmd",
    "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander"]
  }
}

If .mcp.json doesn't exist, create it with the full structure:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "desktop-commander": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander"]
    }
  }
}

Prerequisites

Node.js and npm installed

Usage After Installation

Restart Claude Code to activate the MCP server. Provides desktop automation capabilities.

Skill Chaining

Input: User request to install Desktop Commander MCP
Output: Configured .mcp.json with desktop-commander server
Tools Used: Read, Edit, Write
Chains With: Playwright MCP for browser automation

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
`npx` not found	Install Node.js and ensure npm is in PATH
Permission denied	Run terminal as administrator on Windows
Command not found	Check Desktop Commander supports the command
File access error	Verify file path exists and is accessible

julien-mcp-desktop-commander

Install Skill

SKILL.md