File system MCP
BasicFilesys is a lightweight MCP server built with Python that allows an LLM to read and list files from a specified directory on your local machine securely. It provides endpoints for listing files and reading file contents while implementing security measures to restrict access.
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Overview
Filesys is a lightweight MCP server built with Python that allows an LLM to read and list files from a specified directory on your local machine securely. It provides endpoints for listing files and reading file contents while implementing security measures to restrict access.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Clone the repository, install dependencies, configure the directory in `config/config.json`, and start the server using `python run.py`.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-system-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Clone the repository, install dependencies, configure the directory in `config/config.json`, and start the server using `python run.py`."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from File system MCP?"
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 system MCP?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in File system MCP"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in File system MCP with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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