MCP Filesystem Server

Name: MCP Filesystem Server
Author: philgei

@philgei

Repository

About MCP Filesystem Server

No overview available yet

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-filesystem-philgei": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "venv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

No tools detected

We auto-extract tools from the README. The maintainer can list them under a ## Tools heading to populate this section.

Overview

What is MCP Filesystem Server?

MCP Filesystem Server is an unofficial Python-based proof of concept (POC) that enables Claude Desktop to access and interact with local filesystem directories via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It is not affiliated with Anthropic and should not be used in production environments; it serves educational and exploratory purposes only.

How to use MCP Filesystem Server?

Install the server using UVX in a virtual environment, then configure it in the claude_desktop_config.json file by specifying the server command “mcp-server-filesystem” and the allowed directories as arguments. After restarting Claude Desktop, click the paperclip icon and select the MCP menu to see the server in the integrations list.

Key features of MCP Filesystem Server

Allows Claude Desktop to read and write files in configured directories.
Restricts access only to directories listed in the configuration arguments.
Supports multiple directories specified as command arguments.
Enforces strict path validation to prevent access outside allowed directories.
Simple installation via UVX and configuration via claude_desktop_config.json.

Use cases of MCP Filesystem Server

Demonstrating MCP server functionality for educational or prototyping purposes.
Experimenting with local file access from Claude Desktop in a sandboxed environment.
Testing path validation and security constraints in a non‑production setting.

FAQ from MCP Filesystem Server

Is MCP Filesystem Server affiliated with Anthropic?

No, this is an unofficial port created solely as a Proof of Concept and is not affiliated with Anthropic. It should not be used in production.

Which directories can the server access?

Only the directories explicitly listed in the args array of your claude_desktop_config.json will be accessible. The server enforces strict path validation to prevent access outside those directories.

What are the installation requirements?

You need Python with UVX installed, and the server runs inside a virtual environment. The package is installed via uv pip install -e . after creating and activating the environment.

How do I verify the server is installed correctly?

Run uv pip list to confirm the package is present and ensure your Python environment is activated. If the command is not found, check the environment activation.

What should I do if the server does not appear in Claude Desktop?

Check the syntax of your claude_desktop_config.json file and ensure it is valid JSON. Then restart Claude Desktop to apply the changes. Also verify that the specified directories exist and you have read permissions for them.

Comments

More Files & Storage MCP servers

mcp-v8: V8 JavaScript MCP Server

r33drichards

MCP server that exposes a V8 JavaScript runtime as a tool for AI agents like Claude and Cursor. Supports persistent heap snapshots via S3 or local filesystem, and is ready for integration with modern AI development environments.