Filesystem MCP
The official Filesystem MCP server provides secure and controlled access to your local files. It allows AI models to read, write, search, and manage files within specific directories you authorize. With features like file content retrieval, directory listing, and metadata inspection, it's a core tool for developers using AI for code analysis and data processing.
How to Install
1. Ensure you have an MCP client installed (e.g., Claude Desktop)
2. Click 'Visit Source' below to get the code or package
3. Follow the README instructions in the project
4. Add the server configuration to your MCP client config file
Configuration Example (claude_desktop_config.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
"/path/to/your/allowed/directory"
]
}
}
}Key Features
Secure access to authorized local directories
Read and write operations for various file types
Directory tree traversal and searching
File metadata and statistics inspection
Server Details
The official Filesystem MCP server provides secure and controlled access to your local files. It allows AI models to read, write, search, and manage files within specific directories you authorize. With features like file content retrieval, directory listing, and metadata inspection, it's a core tool for developers using AI for code analysis and data processing.
Pricing
freeTags
Visit Source / Official Link
Go to the official GitHub repository to view source code, documentation, and installation instructions.
GitHub Repository