mcp filesystem server
StandardThe MCP Filesystem Server provides AI agents with secure local filesystem access. It exposes file operations like read, write, and delete. It connects directly to the local filesystem. Developers use it for AI agents needing file management, such as document processing or data storage.
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Overview
The MCP Filesystem Server provides AI agents with secure local filesystem access. It exposes file operations like read, write, and delete. It connects directly to the local filesystem. Developers use it for AI agents needing file management, such as document processing or data storage.
Installation
1Install the package
2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mark3labs-mcp-filesystem-server-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mark3labs-mcp-filesystem-server-github"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp filesystem 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 mcp filesystem server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp filesystem server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp filesystem server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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