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Filesystem MCP Server

MCP server by Model Context Protocol (Anthropic)

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

Filesystem MCP Server at a glance

Filesystem MCP Server is an official MCP server from Model Context Protocol (Anthropic). It lets an AI assistant read, write, search and organize files inside folders you allow on your computer.

Connects to
Files and storage
Hosting
Local · stdio
Sign-in
None
Price
Free
Works with
Claude Desktop, VS Code
Best for
Anyone letting AI edit local project files
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install Filesystem MCP Server

Add the command below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file. Sign-in: None.

Install or connect
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir

What Filesystem MCP Server can do

It is the reference MCP server for local file access. You pass it a list of allowed folders and it can only touch files inside them.

Tools it exposes include
read_text_filewrite_fileedit_filesearch_filesdirectory_treemove_file

Best for: anyone letting AI edit local project files

Pros

  • Simple setup with one npx command
  • Access limited to folders you list
  • Docker image available

Cons

  • Local only with no remote option
  • No version history or undo for edits

Filesystem MCP Server FAQ

Is Filesystem MCP Server free?

Yes. It is open source under the MIT license.

How do I connect Filesystem MCP Server?

Add it to your MCP client config with npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem and the folders you want to allow.

What can Filesystem MCP Server do?

It can read, write, edit, move and search files and list folders inside the directories you allow.