mcp-filesystem-server

What is mcp-filesystem-server?

mcp-filesystem-server is a Go implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that integrates LLM applications with external data sources and tools. It is based on the mark3labs/mcp-filesystem-server and was created primarily for learning the mcp-golang library.

How to use mcp-filesystem-server?

Install it with go install github.com/qiangmzsx/mcp-filesystem-server. Then add an entry to your Claude Desktop configuration (claude_desktop_config.json) with the command mcp-filesystem-server and a list of allowed directories as arguments.

Key features of mcp-filesystem-server

• Go implementation of the Model Context Protocol.
• Based on the established mark3labs/mcp-filesystem-server.
• Configurable allowed directories for file access.
• Integrates with LLM applications like Claude Desktop.
• Licensed under the MIT License.
• Designed for learning and experimentation.

Use cases of mcp-filesystem-server

• Allow an LLM assistant to list, read, and write files in specified local directories.
• Enable file-based workflows within Claude Desktop through MCP.
• Serve as a learning tool for understanding MCP server implementation in Go.

FAQ from mcp-filesystem-server

What is mcp-filesystem-server?

It is a Go-based MCP server that provides filesystem access to LLM applications, allowing interaction with files in designated directories.

How do I install mcp-filesystem-server?

Run go install github.com/qiangmzsx/mcp-filesystem-server to build and install the binary.

How do I configure mcp-filesystem-server for Claude Desktop?

Add a "filesystem" entry under "mcpServers" in claude_desktop_config.json, setting the command to mcp-filesystem-server and the arguments to the paths you want to allow.

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