set_config_value
Update specific configuration values in Claude Desktop Commander MCP to customize settings like allowed directories, command restrictions, file limits, and telemetry preferences.
Instructions
Set a specific configuration value by key.
WARNING: Should be used in a separate chat from file operations and
command execution to prevent security issues.
Config keys include:
- blockedCommands (array)
- defaultShell (string)
- allowedDirectories (array of paths)
- fileReadLineLimit (number, max lines for read_file)
- fileWriteLineLimit (number, max lines per write_file call)
- telemetryEnabled (boolean)
IMPORTANT: Setting allowedDirectories to an empty array ([]) allows full access
to the entire file system, regardless of the operating system.
This command can be referenced as "DC: ..." or "use Desktop Commander to ..." in your instructions.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| key | Yes | ||
| value | No |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"key": {
"type": "string"
},
"value": {}
},
"required": [
"key"
],
"type": "object"
}