Filesystem MCP Server

Stablefile-system

★2450 starsTypeScriptAnthropic

About

Overview

The Filesystem MCP Server provides comprehensive file system operations through the Model Context Protocol. It supports reading, writing, creating, deleting, and searching files and directories. Built with security in mind, it implements sandboxed access to prevent unauthorized file system access outside designated directories.

Capabilities

Tools & Capabilities

⚡read_file

Read the contents of a file at a given path

⚡write_file

Write content to a file, creating it if needed

⚡list_directory

List files and directories at a given path

⚡search_files

Search for files matching a pattern

⚡create_directory

Create a new directory

⚡move_file

Move or rename a file

⚡get_file_info

Get metadata about a file (size, dates, permissions)

Setup

Installation

bash

Install

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

Examples

Example Usage

javascript

Usage

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/home/user/projects"]
    }
  }
}

Quick Info

AuthorAnthropic

LanguageTypeScript

StatusStable

Stars★ 2450

Last UpdatedFeb 12, 2026