DesktopCommanderMCP: Terminal Control MCP Server with Persistent Shells, In-Memory Code Execution, and Remote MCP Support — 6K Stars

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A trending MCP server that gives Claude Desktop (and ChatGPT/Claude web via Remote MCP) full terminal control, persistent shell sessions, SSH access, Docker control, and the ability to execute Python/Node.js/R code in memory without saving files. Includes native Excel file support, visual file previews in Claude Desktop, and configurable security (blocked commands, allowed directories). Turns any AI chat into a full desktop automation agent.