filesystem-mcp
Filesystem access for AI agents via MCP. filesystem-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by sylphlab. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 13 tools, including read_content, write_content, list_files, stat_items, edit_file, search_files, replace_content and create_directories, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Agent and Tool/Server.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides secure filesystem access to AI agents like Claude, operating within a defined project root directory for safety and efficiency.
How to use this MCP
Configure in your MCP host (like Cline) via npx/bunx, Docker, or local build. The server runs with the current working directory as the project root, providing tools for file operations via MCP protocol.
What this MCP can be used for
Enables AI agents to perform secure file operations (read/write/search/edit) within a project directory, reducing token usage through batch operations and eliminating the need for direct shell access.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the filesystem-mcp MCP server?
filesystem-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from sylphlab. 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 filesystem-mcp to my AI client?
Add filesystem-mcp 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 filesystem-mcp provide?
filesystem-mcp provides 13 tools: read_content, write_content, list_files, stat_items, edit_file, search_files, replace_content, create_directories, delete_items, move_items, copy_items and chmod_items.
Is filesystem-mcp free to use?
filesystem-mcp 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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