MCP Filesystem Server
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This is an unofficial port of Claude's filesystem MCP server implementation, created as a Proof of Concept (POC). It allows Claude Desktop to access specified directories on your local filesystem.
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What is MCP Filesystem Server?
This is an unofficial implementation of a filesystem MCP server, designed to allow Claude Desktop to interact with and access files within specified directories on your local machine. It's a Proof of Concept based on Claude's original demonstration.
How to use MCP Filesystem Server?
- Install using UVX. 2. Edit your
claude_desktop_config.jsonto configure the server, specifying the directories you want Claude to access. 3. Restart Claude Desktop. 4. Access the server through the paperclip icon in Claude Desktop, selecting the MCP menu and your configured server.
Key features of MCP Filesystem Server
Allows Claude to access local files
Configurable directory access
Path validation for security
Simple integration with Claude Desktop
Proof of Concept implementation
Use cases of MCP Filesystem Server
Providing Claude with access to documents for analysis
Enabling Claude to work with local code repositories
Allowing Claude to read data from local files
Exploring the capabilities of MCP servers with Claude
FAQ from MCP Filesystem Server
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
Use UVX to create a virtual environment and install the package using uv pip install -e .
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
Edit your claude_desktop_config.json file, adding a new entry under mcpServers with the command mcp-server-filesystem and the desired directories in the args array.
Why is the server not showing up in Claude Desktop?
Why is the server not showing up in Claude Desktop?
Check your config file syntax, ensure the package is installed, and restart Claude Desktop after making changes.
What if I get an 'Access denied' error?
What if I get an 'Access denied' error?
Verify the directories in args exist and that you have read permissions for those directories.
Is this server secure?
Is this server secure?
The server enforces strict path validation to prevent access outside allowed directories, but it's still a Proof of Concept and should not be used in production environments.