Filesystem MCP Server

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About Filesystem MCP Server

Node.js Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing secure, relative filesystem access for AI agents like Cline/Claude.

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Overview

What is Filesystem MCP?

Filesystem MCP is a Node.js Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides secure, relative filesystem access for AI agents such as Cline and Claude.

How to use Filesystem MCP?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, then start the server with npm start. Modify config.json to configure the port, security settings, and allowed agents. Access the filesystem via HTTP endpoints like GET /files/{path} and POST /files/{path}.

Key features of Filesystem MCP

Secure relative filesystem access for AI agents
Designed for Cline and Claude
Built with Node.js and TypeScript support
Configuration via config.json file
HTTP API with GET and POST endpoints

Use cases of Filesystem MCP

Allow AI agents to read files from a safe, sandboxed directory
Enable AI agents to create or update files using relative paths
Provide a controlled filesystem interface for agent workflows

Frequently asked questions

What runtime does Filesystem MCP require?

Node.js version 16.0.0 or higher.

Which AI agents are supported?

The server is specifically designed to work with Cline and Claude.

How do I configure the server?

Edit the `config.json` file to set the port, enable security, and specify allowed agents.

How do I access files?

Use `GET /files/{path}` to read a file and `POST /files/{path}` with a JSON body containing `content` to write a file.

What happens if a file is not found or access is denied?

The server returns HTTP status 404 Not Found for missing files and 403 Forbidden for denied access.

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