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Summary

Secure local file operations for agents — read, write, search, and edit files within configurable allowed directories.

Installation

Set up this MCP server in your favorite AI agent — copy a ready-made configuration below.

Any MCP-compatible agent

Most agents (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and more) read a standard mcpServers configuration.

  1. Open your agent's MCP configuration file.
  2. Merge the snippet below into it.
  3. Restart the agent — the "Filesystem" tools will be available.
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
        "/Users/you/Desktop",
        "/Users/you/Projects"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Description

The reference Filesystem MCP server. It gives an agent controlled access to the local file system — reading and writing files, listing and searching directories, moving files, and editing content — restricted to directories you explicitly allow. A safe, foundational server for letting an assistant work with local files.

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