mcp_server_filesystem
pipStandardMCP File System Server: A secure Model Context Protocol server that provides file operations for AI assistants. Enables Claude and other assistants to safely read, write, and list files in a designated project directory with robust path validation and security controls.
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Overview
MCP File System Server: A secure Model Context Protocol server that provides file operations for AI assistants. Enables Claude and other assistants to safely read, write, and list files in a designated project directory with robust path validation and security controls.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install mcp_server_filesystem2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"marcusjellinghaus-mcpserverfilesystem-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install mcp_server_filesystem"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp_server_filesystem?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- 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 mcp_server_filesystem?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp_server_filesystem"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp_server_filesystem with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with mcp_server_filesystem
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