Filesys
BasicFilesys is a Filesystem MCP server that enables an AI agent to read and list files from a specified directory on your local machine, facilitating seamless file management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI agents to interact with the local filesystem and supports file reading and listing operations.
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Overview
Filesys is a Filesystem MCP server that enables an AI agent to read and list files from a specified directory on your local machine, facilitating seamless file management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI agents to interact with the local filesystem and supports file reading and listing operations.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Download necessary files from the GitHub repository and launch the server.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesys": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Download necessary files from the GitHub repository and launch the server."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Filesys?"
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 Filesys?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Filesys"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Filesys with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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