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MCP File Operations Agent

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This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation providing file system operations through a server-client architecture. It exposes file system operations as tools that can be accessed by a client.

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What is MCP File Operations Agent?

The MCP File Operations Agent is a server that exposes file system operations like reading, writing, and listing directory contents as tools accessible via the Model Context Protocol. It includes both a server and client implementation, demonstrating how to interact with the server.

How to use MCP File Operations Agent?

  1. Install dependencies using pip install -e .. 2. Create a .env file with your API keys. 3. Run the server using python file_agent_server.py. 4. Run the client using python file_agent_client.py. Alternatively, use the SSE transport with python sse_echo.py for both server and client.

Key features of MCP File Operations Agent

  • Read file contents

  • Write content to files

  • List directory contents

  • Supports Stdio and SSE transport

  • Example implementations for server and client

Use cases of MCP File Operations Agent

  • Automated file processing

  • Remote file system access

  • Integration with AI agents

  • Building file management tools

  • Cursor IDE Integration

FAQ from MCP File Operations Agent

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol is a framework for building agents and tools that can interact with each other.

What are the requirements for running the agent?

Python ≥3.12, mcp[cli]>=1.6.0, google-genai>=1.12.1, and python-dotenv.

How do I configure the server for Cursor IDE?

Configure in .cursor/mcp.json with the server command and arguments.

What transport layers are supported?

The agent supports Stdio (Standard Input/Output) and SSE (Server-Sent Events) transport layers.

How do I define new tools for the server?

Use the @file_agent.tool() decorator to define functions as tools. Ensure the functions have appropriate type hints for input and output.