Filesystem

by Anthropic (reference)

Filesystem

9,0001,272,149/mov2026.1.14stdioVerified on npm
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Install & run

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

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

Overview

Secure local file operations for AI agents — read, write, search, move and list files within configured directories. One of the official reference MCP servers and a common starting point for giving an assistant access to your project files.

Tools (6)

  • read_file

    Read the contents of a file

  • write_file

    Create or overwrite a file

  • edit_file

    Make line-based edits to a file

  • list_directory

    List files and folders in a path

  • search_files

    Recursively search for files by pattern

  • move_file

    Move or rename a file or directory

Key features

  • Sandboxed to allowed directories
  • Read/write/edit files
  • Recursive search
  • Directory tree listing

Use cases

  • Let an agent edit your codebase
  • Bulk file organisation
  • Read project docs for context

Frequently asked questions about Filesystem

Access is restricted to directories you explicitly allow, so the agent cannot touch the rest of your system.

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