Local Commander MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Local Commander in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add local-commander -e LCMCP_ROOTS=... -- npx -y local-commander-mcp-agent

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "local-commander": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "local-commander-mcp-agent"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LCMCP_ROOTS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add local-commander -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/netbka/local-commander-mcp-agent:0.1.4

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "local-commander": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/netbka/local-commander-mcp-agent:0.1.4"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/netbka/local-commander-mcp-agent/releases/download/v0.1.4/local-commander-mcp-agent-0.1.4.mcpb

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download local-commander-mcp-agent-0.1.4.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Local Commander MCP server do?

Files, Git, allowlisted dev commands, processes and localhost inside folders you choose.

Is the Local Commander MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Local Commander run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Local Commander to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add local-commander -e LCMCP_ROOTS=... -- npx -y local-commander-mcp-agent

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