remote-desktop-commander

MCP server · GitHub · ★ 201 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

Official remote MCP server for Desktop Commander — connect claude.ai, ChatGPT, Cursor and more to your own computer over OAuth

No outside reports on file

remote-desktop-commander requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
Package sourceGitHub (desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander ↗

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-19.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About Remote Desktop Commander

Remote Desktop Commander is an MCP server focused on Communication and Cloud & infrastructure: Official remote MCP server for Desktop Commander — connect claude.ai, ChatGPT, Cursor and more to your own computer over OAuth.

It is hosted on GitHub at desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander (192 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: requires api key or token.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No standalone npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Clone and inspect the source repository directly:

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git clone https://github.com/desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander.git

Review the README and source files in https://github.com/desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander (opens external site) before running any setup commands.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

30/100

GitHub stars: 201
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Remote Desktop Commander?

Remote Desktop Commander does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander.

Are there security reports about Remote Desktop Commander?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Remote Desktop Commander currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include credential & token exposure:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is Remote Desktop Commander actively maintained?

Remote Desktop Commander has 201 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Remote Desktop Commander?

Compare Remote Desktop Commander side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for Remote Desktop Commander

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

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curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "desktop-commander-remote-desktop-commander"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: remote-desktop-commander
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/desktop-commander-remote-desktop-commander
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 201 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** GitHub (desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: desktop-commander
Source code: github.com/desktop-commander/remote-desktop-commander
Est. context load: ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context)
Popularity: 201 GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-19

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