filesystem
npxStandardThe filesystem MCP server provides AI agents with platform-agnostic file operations, including advanced search and replace, directory tree traversal, and file manipulation. It connects to local and remote file systems, exposing methods for file reading, writing, and metadata retrieval. Developers use it for building AI agents that need to interact with file systems, automate file management tasks, or process file content.
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Overview
The filesystem MCP server provides AI agents with platform-agnostic file operations, including advanced search and replace, directory tree traversal, and file manipulation. It connects to local and remote file systems, exposing methods for file reading, writing, and metadata retrieval. Developers use it for building AI agents that need to interact with file systems, automate file management tasks, or process file content.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @cyanheads/filesystem-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cyanheads-filesystem-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @cyanheads/filesystem-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from filesystem?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for filesystem
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from filesystem. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FILESYSTEM_API_KEY | Yes | Your filesystem API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in filesystem?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in filesystem"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in filesystem with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with filesystem
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