MCP Local File Server
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This server allows you to access and manipulate local files using MCP (Managed Control Panel). It provides API endpoints for listing, reading, uploading, updating, and deleting files.
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What is MCP Local File Server?
MCP Local File Server is a server that provides an API to access and manipulate local files on the system. It's designed to be used with MCP (Managed Control Panel) for managing files.
How to use MCP Local File Server?
To use the server, clone the repository, install the dependencies using npm install
, and start the server with npm start
. The server will be running on http://localhost:3000
. Use the provided API endpoints to interact with the file system.
Key features of MCP Local File Server
List files in a directory
Read the content of a file
Upload a file
Update the content of a file
Delete a file or directory
Use cases of MCP Local File Server
Integrating file management capabilities into MCP
Providing a simple API for accessing local files
Building tools for managing files on a server
Automating file operations
FAQ from MCP Local File Server
What is the default directory for listing files?
What is the default directory for listing files?
The default directory is the current directory if the dir
parameter is not provided.
How do I upload a file?
How do I upload a file?
Use a POST request to the /file
endpoint with multipart/form-data
and the file in the file
field.
How do I update a file?
How do I update a file?
Use a PUT request to the /file
endpoint with a JSON body containing the path
and content
of the file.
What are the security considerations?
What are the security considerations?
This server has full access to the file system. Use it with caution and only in trusted environments.
What is the base URL for the API?
What is the base URL for the API?
The base URL is http://localhost:3000
by default, but it can be configured.