Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server - Filesystem Implementation
by Loag
This is an educational implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in Go using the Echo framework. The server provides access to the local filesystem through the MCP protocol.
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What is Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server - Filesystem Implementation?
This is an implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the local filesystem. It demonstrates how to build secure, two-way connections between data sources and AI-powered tools using the MCP standard.
How to use Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server - Filesystem Implementation?
To use this server, clone the repository, install dependencies using go mod tidy, and run the server with go run main.go. The server starts on port 8080 by default. Interact with the server using the provided API endpoints and example curl commands for discovering capabilities, listing directory contents, and reading file contents.
Key features of Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server - Filesystem Implementation
Filesystem Provider
Provides access to the local filesystem through MCP tools and resources
Tools: filesystem.list, filesystem.read, filesystem.write, filesystem.delete
Resources: filesystem.file, filesystem.directory
Use cases of Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server - Filesystem Implementation
Educational demonstration of MCP server implementation
Providing filesystem access to AI-powered tools
Building secure data connections
Exploring MCP protocol capabilities
FAQ from Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server - Filesystem Implementation
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables developers to build secure, two-way connections between their data sources and AI-powered tools.
What security considerations should I be aware of?
What security considerations should I be aware of?
This implementation includes basic path sanitization but is for educational purposes only. Production environments require user authentication, robust input validation, rate limiting, audit logging, and sandboxing.
What are the prerequisites for running this server?
What are the prerequisites for running this server?
You need Go 1.24 or higher installed on your system.
How do I change the default port?
How do I change the default port?
You can change the port by setting the PORT environment variable before running the server.
Is this implementation suitable for production use?
Is this implementation suitable for production use?
No, this implementation is for educational purposes only and should not be used in production environments without proper security review and hardening.