Computer vs Desktop Commander
Computer and Desktop Commander are both documents and files MCP servers. Computer scores higher (94 vs 94 out of 100). Desktop Commander has more GitHub stars (10k), and Desktop Commander was updated more recently (2 days ago). The table compares them side by side.
| Computer | Desktop Commander | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 94 / 100 | 94 / 100 |
| What it does | A private persistent computer: files and a bash shell that survive between runs. | MCP server for terminal commands, file operations, and process management |
| Publisher | Community: pollinations | Community: wonderwhy-er |
| Grades | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | Not on npm | 159,845 |
| Runs | Remote | Local |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf, ChatGPT | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf |
| GitHub stars | 5,227 | 10,102 |
| Last commit | 19 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Listed since | 19 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Install Computer | Install Desktop Commander |
Questions
Is Computer or Desktop Commander more popular?
Desktop Commander has more GitHub stars: 10,102.
Can I use Computer and Desktop Commander together?
Yes. AI assistants can load several MCP servers at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.