DesktopCommanderMCPvsrecyclarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DesktopCommanderMCP | recyclarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 7 in LLM Integration | #15 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 154 | 2 146 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +427 | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 16 |
| Latest release | v0.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | v8.8.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
DesktopCommanderMCP scores 73/100 against 64/100 for recyclarr, so it is the safer default.
DesktopCommanderMCP is growing faster right now (+427 stars in 30 days).
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