MCP File System Server
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The MCP File System Server provides file system operations, enabling navigation, reading, writing, analyzing files, and command execution. It's designed to facilitate interaction with a file system through a server interface.
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What is MCP File System Server?
The MCP File System Server is a server application that exposes file system functionalities through a set of tools. It allows users to perform various operations on files and directories, including reading, writing, searching, and executing commands.
How to use MCP File System Server?
The server provides a set of functions that can be called with appropriate parameters, such as file paths, content, and search patterns. Use the provided functions to perform file and directory operations, edit files, analyze code, execute batch operations, navigate projects, check code quality, and execute shell commands. Be cautious when using the shell_command tool due to its security implications.
Key features of MCP File System Server
File and directory operations (ls, cd, read_file, write_file, mkdir, rm, rmdir, cp, mv)
File editing and searching (edit_file, grep)
Code analysis (summary for Python and Markdown files)
Batch operations (read_files, summarize)
Project navigation (work_on)
Code quality checks (ruff_check, ruff_format)
Command execution (shell_command)
Use cases of MCP File System Server
Automated file processing
Remote file management
Code analysis and summarization
Project setup and exploration
Code formatting and linting
Running shell commands on a remote system
Integrating file system operations into other applications
FAQ from MCP File System Server
What file types are supported for summarization?
What file types are supported for summarization?
The summary function currently supports Python (.py) and Markdown (.md) files.
How can I read multiple files at once?
How can I read multiple files at once?
Use the read_files(paths) function, which takes a list of file paths and returns a dictionary mapping paths to their contents.
What is the purpose of the work_on function?
What is the purpose of the work_on function?
The work_on function is designed to help you get familiar with a project. It changes the working directory, lists its contents, and retrieves notes from a CLAUDE.md file.
What linters are used for code quality checks?
What linters are used for code quality checks?
The server uses the ruff linter for code quality checks and formatting.
What security considerations should I keep in mind when using the shell_command tool?
What security considerations should I keep in mind when using the shell_command tool?
The shell_command tool allows arbitrary command execution on the host system. It is crucial to inspect and validate commands before allowing them to run, especially if the input source is untrusted, to prevent potential security vulnerabilities.