filesystem
by QuantGeekDev
The filesystem server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with the mcp-framework. It allows you to create and manage tools for interacting with the Claude Desktop environment.
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What is filesystem?
The filesystem server is an MCP server that provides a framework for building tools that can be integrated with the Claude Desktop application. It allows developers to create custom tools to extend the functionality of Claude.
How to use filesystem?
To use the filesystem server, you need to install the dependencies, build the project, and then configure your Claude Desktop application to use the server. This can be done by adding the server configuration to the claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying the command and arguments to run the server either locally or via npm.
Key features of filesystem
MCP Tool creation
CLI for adding new tools
Example tool structure
Integration with Claude Desktop
Local development and publishing support
Use cases of filesystem
Data processing within Claude
API client integration
File handling operations
Extending Claude's functionality with custom tools
FAQ from filesystem
How do I add a new tool?
How do I add a new tool?
Use the CLI command mcp add tool my-tool to create a new tool in the src/tools directory.
How do I test my tool locally?
How do I test my tool locally?
After building the project with npm run build, use npm link to create a symbolic link, and then run the tool using its name in the terminal.
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use my server?
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use my server?
Add a configuration block to your claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying the command and arguments to run the server. You can either point to the local dist/index.js file or use npx after publishing to npm.
What is the MCP Framework?
What is the MCP Framework?
The MCP Framework is a framework for building MCP servers. The filesystem server is built using this framework.
Where can I find more information about the MCP Framework?
Where can I find more information about the MCP Framework?
You can find more information on the MCP Framework Github (https://github.com/QuantGeekDev/mcp-framework) and the MCP Framework Docs (https://mcp-framework.com).