mcp-filesystem-server
MCP server for filesystem operations. mcp-filesystem-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by mark3labs. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 9 tools, including read_file, read_multiple_files, write_file, create_directory, list_directory, move_file, search_files and get_file_info, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Server and Tool/Go.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that provides filesystem operations like reading/writing files, directory management, and file metadata access.
How to use this MCP
Install via Go and configure inclaude_desktop_config.json with allowed directories. The server exposes operations like read_file, write_file, list_directory, and search_files through a standardized MCP interface.
What this MCP can be used for
Enabling AI assistants to safely interact with local filesystems for tasks like document processing, file organization, or data retrieval while restricting access to specified directories only.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-filesystem-server MCP server?
mcp-filesystem-server is a Model Context Protocol server from mark3labs. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-filesystem-server to my AI client?
Add mcp-filesystem-server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-filesystem-server provide?
mcp-filesystem-server provides 9 tools: read_file, read_multiple_files, write_file, create_directory, list_directory, move_file, search_files, get_file_info and list_allowed_directories.
Is mcp-filesystem-server free to use?
mcp-filesystem-server is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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