Filesystem MCP Server
by mark3labs
The Filesystem MCP Server is a Go server that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for performing filesystem operations. It allows reading, writing, creating, listing, deleting, moving, and searching files and directories within specified directories.
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What is Filesystem MCP Server?
A Go server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide controlled access and manipulation of the filesystem.
How to use Filesystem MCP Server?
Install the server using go install github.com/mark3labs/mcp-filesystem-server. Then, configure your claude_desktop_config.json to include the server with the command and allowed directories in the args array.
Key features of Filesystem MCP Server
Read/write files
Create/list/delete directories
Move files/directories
Search files
Get file metadata
Restricted access to specified directories
Use cases of Filesystem MCP Server
Allowing AI models to read and write files in a controlled environment
Providing a secure interface for file manipulation
Integrating file system access into AI workflows
Managing files within a specific context
FAQ from Filesystem MCP Server
What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is a protocol for enabling communication and data exchange between different components, in this case, between an AI model and a filesystem server.
How do I specify which directories the server can access?
How do I specify which directories the server can access?
You specify the allowed directories using the args array in the claude_desktop_config.json file.
What happens if I try to access a file outside of the allowed directories?
What happens if I try to access a file outside of the allowed directories?
The server will not allow operations outside the directories specified via args.
Can I use this server with other applications besides Claude Desktop?
Can I use this server with other applications besides Claude Desktop?
While the README specifically mentions Claude Desktop, the server can potentially be used with other applications that support the Model Context Protocol.
What kind of file metadata can I retrieve?
What kind of file metadata can I retrieve?
You can retrieve the size, creation time, modified time, access time, type (file/directory), and permissions of a file or directory.