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Filesystem MCP Server

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System/Files & StorageFilesystemClaude AIServerFile Operations

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides filesystem operations for Claude AI. It allows Claude to interact with the file system in a controlled and secure manner.

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What is Filesystem MCP Server?

The Filesystem MCP Server is a service that enables Claude AI to perform file system operations, such as reading, writing, creating, and searching files and directories, within a defined set of allowed directories.

How to use Filesystem MCP Server?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Install dependencies using npm install. 3. Build the project using npm run build. 4. Run the server, specifying allowed directories as command-line arguments: node build/index.js /path/to/allowed/dir1 /path/to/allowed/dir2. 5. Configure the server in your MCP configuration file.

Key features of Filesystem MCP Server

  • Read file contents

  • Read multiple files simultaneously

  • Create or overwrite files

  • Create directories

  • List directory contents

  • Move or rename files and directories

  • Search for files recursively

  • Get file/directory metadata

  • List allowed directories

Use cases of Filesystem MCP Server

  • Allowing Claude AI to read configuration files.

  • Enabling Claude AI to store and retrieve data from the filesystem.

  • Providing Claude AI with access to documentation and code examples.

  • Facilitating Claude AI's ability to manage and organize files.

FAQ from Filesystem MCP Server

What is an MCP server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server allows AI models like Claude to interact with external resources in a controlled way.

How does this server ensure security?

The server restricts operations to only the directories specified during startup.

What file operations are supported?

The server supports reading, writing, creating, moving, listing, and searching files and directories.

How do I specify the allowed directories?

You specify the allowed directories as command-line arguments when starting the server.

What happens if I try to access a file outside of the allowed directories?

The server will deny the operation and return an error.