At a glance
- One AI chat, several computers: work PC, home PC, servers, a relative's computer.
- Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor and any app that supports remote MCP with sign-in.
- No code. Install, approve, choose access, connect your AI.
- Free for up to 5 computers.
What it looks like
You type one request. Each computer does its part.
- “Check disk space, memory and failed services on all my servers and tell me which one needs attention.”
- “On Work PC, review my latest task notes and prepare a defect report.”
- “On Grandma's PC, check why her VPN won't connect and help me fix it.”
- “Update the pricing text on our site, deploy it and check the live page.”
Independent tasks run side by side. Work on the same folder waits its turn. If a computer drops in the middle of a task, the work is not re-run on a guess; it waits for you to check.
Set it up in four steps
- Install. On each computer, run
npx local-commander-agent@latest. - Approve. Confirm the pairing in your browser.
- Choose access. Your whole user account, or only the folders you pick.
- Connect your AI. Add
localcmd.app/mcpas a remote MCP server in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor or another app, and sign in with your Local Commander account.
The list of AI apps on the home page links to the setup steps for each one.
Ways to control several computers with AI
There are several approaches. They suit different jobs.
| Approach | What setup takes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Local Commander | A few minutes per computer, no code | Everyday tasks on your own PCs and servers from ChatGPT, Claude or another AI chat |
| Your own agent on a computer-use API | You write and host the code | Custom automation that works through the screen |
| AI-written scripts with Ansible or SSH | A central server, an inventory and scripting | Repeatable admin jobs across many servers |
| AI inside a remote monitoring and management tool | The vendor's agent and a contract | Patching and support for a company fleet |
| Cloud agents | Nothing to install | Web tasks that don't need files on your computers |
When something else fits better
- Tasks that only work through the screen, such as clicking through an app with no command line. Remote desktop or a computer-use tool is the right choice.
- One computer and one AI app. That app's own computer features may be simpler.
- A managed company fleet with patching and compliance. A remote monitoring and management product covers that; Local Commander does not replace it.
What your AI can and can't touch
You choose the access at setup: your whole user account or only the folders you pick. You can block commands, cancel a running task, and revoke a computer or an AI app at any time. Every request shows which computer ran it and how it ended: done, failed or unknown.
It is not a sandbox. Work runs with the permissions of the user account on that computer. For stronger isolation, run the agent under a separate user account.
Questions
Can I control my computers from my phone?
Yes, through any AI app connected to Local Commander. The computer must be awake, online and running the agent.
Do I need to write code?
No. You install the agent, approve it and type requests in the AI chat you already use.
Can I run the same task on all my computers at once?
Yes. Ask for it in one message. The Free plan runs up to 8 tasks at a time across your computers, a Team pack up to 24.
Which systems are supported?
Windows 11 x64, macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon, and Linux with a systemd user session (Ubuntu 24.04 x64 or arm64), plus Node.js 20 or later.
How much does it cost?
Free for up to 5 computers, with no execution cap. A Team pack is $15 a month and adds 10 computers. Details are in pricing.