@qpd-v/mcp-delete
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides file deletion capabilities for AI assistants. Supports both relative and absolute paths with smart path resolution, making it easy for AI assistants to safely delete files when needed.
Overview
What is @qpd-v/mcp-delete?
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides file deletion capabilities. It allows AI assistants like Claude to safely delete files using relative or absolute paths. The server is aimed at developers and users who want to enable file deletion as a tool for their MCP‑compatible AI assistants.
How to use @qpd-v/mcp-delete?
Install via Smithery with npx -y @smithery/cli install @qpd-v/mcp-delete --client claude, or manually with npx @qpd-v/mcp-delete or npm install -g @qpd-v/mcp-delete. Add the server configuration to your MCP client (Claude Desktop or VSCode Cline extension). Once configured, ask your assistant to delete a file; the server exposes a delete_file tool that accepts a required path parameter.
Key features of @qpd-v/mcp-delete
- Delete files using relative or absolute paths
- Smart path resolution that tries multiple potential paths
- Clear error messages with detailed path resolution information
- Safe file existence checks before deletion
- Works with Claude and other MCP-compatible AI assistants
Use cases of @qpd-v/mcp-delete
- Have an AI assistant clean up temporary files in a development folder
- Allow Claude to delete outdated documents from a working directory
- Integrate file deletion tasks into automated workflows managed by MCP clients
FAQ from @qpd-v/mcp-delete
How do I install @qpd-v/mcp-delete?
Via Smithery with npx -y @smithery/cli install @qpd-v/mcp-delete --client claude, or manually with npx @qpd-v/mcp-delete or npm install -g @qpd-v/mcp-delete.
What is the delete_file tool’s parameter?
It requires a path (string) to the file to delete, which can be relative to the working directory or an absolute path.
How does the server resolve file paths?
The server tries the exact path first, then the path relative to the current working directory, and finally relative to a specified base directory.
Which AI assistants are compatible?
The server works with Claude and other M