Desktop Commander Remote

What it does

Provides a secure relay between MCP-compatible AI agents and your local macOS environment. It features a native Swift menu bar app that manages a Node.js daemon, allowing agents to execute terminal commands and edit files on your Mac remotely via an encrypted WebSocket.

Key features

• Native macOS UI: Frosted-glass menu bar app for one-click daemon control and status monitoring.
• Remote Access: Allows AI agents to control your Mac from any machine via the MCP protocol.
• Secure Control: Full visibility and the ability to instantly stop or restart the remote connection.
• Automated Setup: Includes a DMG installer and npm setup scripts for quick deployment.

Installation

Option 1: DMG (Recommended) Download the latest .dmg from the Releases page and drag to /Applications.

Option 2: npm (Daemon only)

npx @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander setup

MCP Client Config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "desktop-commander-remote": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander"],
      "env": {
        "DEVICE_ID": "your-device-id-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

Confirmed for Claude Desktop and any MCP-compatible client.