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Filesystem

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by Anthropic

About

Secure file operations with configurable access controls. Read, write, and manage files safely.

Installation

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

Categories

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Filesystem MCP server?
Secure file operations with configurable access controls. Read, write, and manage files safely.
How do I install Filesystem?
Install via npm: npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir
What AI clients work with Filesystem?
Filesystem works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Cline.

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