MCP File System Server
by MarcusJellinghaus
A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing file system operations. This server offers a clean API for performing file system operations within a specified project directory, following the MCP protocol design.
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What is MCP File System Server?
This MCP server enables AI assistants like Claude to interact with your local file system, allowing them to read, write, update, and delete files within a specified project directory.
How to use MCP File System Server?
Install the server using the provided instructions, configure it with your AI assistant (Claude Desktop or VSCode Cline Extension), specifying the project directory and desired permissions. Then, use natural language prompts with your AI assistant to perform file system operations.
Key features of MCP File System Server
List directory contents
Read file contents
Save file atomically
Append content to file
Delete files
Edit files with pattern matching
Structured Logging
Use cases of MCP File System Server
Reading existing code and project files
Writing new files with generated content
Updating and modifying existing files with precision
Debugging and fixing issues in your codebase
Generating complete implementations based on your specifications
FAQ from MCP File System Server
What is the purpose of the project directory?
What is the purpose of the project directory?
The project directory restricts all file operations to a specific folder, enhancing security and preventing access to files outside of it.
How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?
How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?
You need to locate the Claude Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json) and add the MCP server configuration with the correct paths and arguments.
How do I configure the server for VSCode Cline Extension?
How do I configure the server for VSCode Cline Extension?
You need to locate the Cline MCP configuration file (cline_mcp_settings.json) and add the MCP server configuration with the correct paths and arguments.
What is the 'autoApprove' setting for?
What is the 'autoApprove' setting for?
The 'autoApprove' setting allows you to specify which operations can be executed without requiring your approval each time, improving workflow efficiency.
What are the security features of this server?
What are the security features of this server?
The server includes path normalization and validation, prevention of path traversal attacks, atomic file writes, and restricted delete operations to ensure data integrity and security.