Filesystem MCP Server
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This is a Go server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for filesystem operations. It allows read/write access, directory manipulation, and file searching within specified directories.
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What is Filesystem MCP Server?
The Filesystem MCP Server is a Go-based server that provides an interface for interacting with the file system using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables applications to perform various file operations in a controlled and secure manner.
How to use Filesystem MCP Server?
To use the server, install it using go install github.com/mark3labs/mcp-filesystem-server. Then, configure your claude_desktop_config.json to include the server with the command set to mcp-filesystem-server and specify the allowed directories in the args array. The server exposes various tools via the MCP API, such as read_file, write_file, create_directory, and search_files, which can be called with appropriate input parameters.
Key features of Filesystem MCP Server
Read/write files
Create/list/delete directories
Move files/directories
Search files
Get file metadata
Restricted access to specified directories
Use cases of Filesystem MCP Server
Integrating file system access into AI models and applications
Providing a secure and controlled way to manage files
Enabling file-based data processing and analysis
Building file management tools and utilities
FAQ from Filesystem MCP Server
What happens if I try to access a file outside of the allowed directories?
What happens if I try to access a file outside of the allowed directories?
The server will not allow operations outside the directories specified in the args configuration.
How do I specify multiple allowed directories?
How do I specify multiple allowed directories?
You can specify multiple directories in the args array of the claude_desktop_config.json file.
Does the server support concurrent file operations?
Does the server support concurrent file operations?
Yes, the server can handle concurrent file operations, such as reading multiple files simultaneously.
What encoding does the server use for reading files?
What encoding does the server use for reading files?
The server reads file contents with UTF-8 encoding.
What happens if I try to move a file to a destination that already exists?
What happens if I try to move a file to a destination that already exists?
The move_file operation will fail if the destination already exists.