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| What | rmcp | DesktopCommanderMCP |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | AA · Few risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~1k tokens / turn (~6 tool schemas, 0.5% of 200k context) | ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 215 | 10.2k |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | 759k |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | No shell command runner noted | Runs shell or system commands |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Local or standard API calls |
| Credentials | No API token required | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | GitHub (finite-sample/rmcp) | npm (@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander) |
| Install command | Source repo only | npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander |
| Bottom line | This tool gives Claude the ability to run code on your computer, which is powerful but risky—only use it in isolated environments with sensitive data protected, and stay cautious with untrusted prompts. | DesktopCommanderMCP (MCP server) requires careful permission scoping — unrestricted command execution: Claude can run arbitrary terminal commands with your user's full permissions; malicious prompts or jailbreaks could delete files, exfiltrate data, or compromise your system. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 29, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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