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Filesystem MCP Server

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Secure file operations with configurable access controls for AI agents.

open-source 95/100 Files & Storage filesystem files directories read write search

A Model Context Protocol server that provides filesystem operations with configurable access controls. Allows AI agents to read, write, and manage files within specified directories.

Supports reading, writing, moving, searching files and directories. Access is restricted to explicitly allowed directories for security.

Install

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir

MCP Client Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
        "/path/to/allowed/dir"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Capabilities

Tools

read_filewrite_filelist_directorymove_filesearch_filesget_file_info

Resources

file://

Compatible With

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Metrics

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Installs

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