Summary  
This chapter demonstrates how to deploy and configure a modular service agent by using command-line installation commands and editing a JSON-style configuration file to register, initialize, and manage the agent’s runtime status and permissions.

General domain of usage  
System automation

### Installing Desktop Commander MCP Agent
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- Copy the first installation command:
```
npx @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander@latest setup
```
- Paste and execute it in your terminal;
- When prompted for permissions, type "y" or "yes" and press **Enter**.

Installation Steps

If auto-setup doesn't work:
- Copy the manual configuration code;
```
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "desktop-commander": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```
- Paste it into your `claude-desktop-config.json` file instead of the two empty curly brackets `{}`;
- Save the file (`Cmd+S` or `Ctrl+S`);
- Restart Claude Desktop.

Manual Configuration

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Deploying Your First AI Agent

Installing Desktop Commander MCP Agent

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Deploying Your First AI Agent

Installing Desktop Commander MCP Agent