# DesktopCommanderMCP vs recyclarr

> 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 | 10 155 ✓ | 2 146 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +428 ✓ | +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 (+428 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [DesktopCommanderMCP](https://selfhost.directory/project/desktopcommandermcp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/desktopcommandermcp.md)
- [recyclarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/recyclarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/recyclarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/desktopcommandermcp-vs-recyclarr