File Context Server
BasicFile Context Server is designed to provide file system context to Large Language Models (LLMs), enabling them to read, search, and analyze code files with advanced caching and real-time file watching capabilities.
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Overview
File Context Server is designed to provide file system context to Large Language Models (LLMs), enabling them to read, search, and analyze code files with advanced caching and real-time file watching capabilities.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx file-context-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-context-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx file-context-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from File Context Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in File Context Server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in File Context Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in File Context Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with File Context Server
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