Filesystem

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Secure file operations with configurable access controls. Read, write, move, and search files with sandboxed directory access.

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Updated 2026-02-15
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Installation

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir

Quick Start

Add to your Claude Desktop config:
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/Users/you/Desktop"]
    }
  }
}
```

Tools & Capabilities

read_file
write_file
list_directory
move_file
search_files
get_file_info

Compatibility

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About Filesystem

Secure file operations with configurable access controls. Read, write, move, and search files with sandboxed directory access.

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Language: TypeScript

Category: File Systems

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